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Monuments - Definition and Terminology

Terms necessary for the understanding of monuments.

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.

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