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Buechel Stone Unveils its New NTV Value Product Line

Words: Valor chimney Corp.Buechel Stone Corp. is excited to announce the launch of its new Natural Thin Veneer (NTV) value product line. The product line offers a fresh new range of colors, is aggressively priced to compete with manufactured stone, and is available in building, fireplace and accent stone.

The stone types included in the value product line include Chilton Country Squire, Chilton Webwall, Chilton Sedona Rustic, Chilton Heritage Blend, Fond du Lac Country Squire, Fond du Lac Heritage Blend, Fond du Lac Webwall, Pine Log, Whispering Pines Pioneer Blend, Whispering Pines Fieldstone and Whispering Pines Ledgestone. All of the products are 100-percent natural, quarried stone. Color ranges include buffs, reds, grays, pines, mauves, browns, tans and charcoals.

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