Monuments
- Definition and Terminology
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Terms
necessary for the understanding of monuments.
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Monument
- An upright die and base together, also
referred to as tombstones, headstones, and gravestones. |
Slant
Marker - A stone, sight marker that
is slanted, also on a base. |
Beveled
Marker - It is just that, a stone
marker with a slight bevel |
Grass
Marker - This marker is flush to the
ground. |
Balanced
Rock Pitch - The natural rough edge
of a stone. |
Polished
1 - Only the face of the stone is
polished. |
Polished
2 - The face and back of the stone
is polished |
Polished
3 - Polished face, back, and top of
stone |
Polished
4 - The stone is completely polished. |
Measurements
- Length x Width x Height (all measurements
are in feet-inches).
5-0 x 0-8 x 3-0 as an example |
Etching
- Skilled craftsmen use diamond tipped
tools to scratch a polished granite's surface to create color
images/portraits. |
Sandblast
- Skilled craftsmen use a high pressured
blower to blast sand into stone to inscribe designs, letters,
etc. |
Producer
or Quarrier - Extracts rough stone
blocks from a quarry. May offer milling and fabrication capabilities. |
Distributor
- Responsible for distribution of rough
blocks, semi-finished slabs or fabricated stonework |
Fabricator
- Converts rough or semi-finished stone
materials into items ready for installation as dimension stone
or through direct purchases of furniture, table tops, novelty
or other retail items. |
Contracting
Installer - Erects and installs fabricated
dimension stone. May have shop fabrication facilities. |
Maintenance
or Refinishing Contractor - May perform
any of the following: cleaning or maintenance services; refinish
once-polished stone materials; renovation of neglected stone
surfaces. |
Sales
Agent - A direct sales person for
a Producer, Fabricator, or Distributor. |