We use locally sourced Irish granite from the Wicklow mountains. This form of granite ranges from a bright grey to an oatmeal colour. Imported stone may come in other colours but doesn’t weather well and is not always a good choice, initially once installed they look may look great but this appearance soon deteriorates. The natural beauty of Irish granite adds warmth, character and a new level of elegance to any space, Homeowners have fallen in love with its distinctively unique look and durability. Businesses have found that it adds a “touch of class” to offices, clubs and retail settings.When you choose Ballyknockan Granite and the bespoke craftsmanship we offer, you will end up with a work in stone that won’t just last a few years, it will last several lifetimes.

When using locally sourced granite we cut down costs such as import fees, transportation and fuel costs and third party importers or middlemen. This industry in Ireland is a significant sector of the Irish economy. Though production levels significantly reduced due to importation in previous years, which thankfully now seems to be on the verge of growth once again and this industry is in a good position to expand if there is growth in the construction industry.

Environment

From an environmental point of view, not only does local stone stand up against its imported counterparts as it is durable in the local climate, using local raw materials allows for drastically reducing the environmental impact of construction, it is also vital as it provides jobs for the local community and investing in local businesses. This creates an effective partnership that allows local communities to thrive and continue into the future as the Irish Stone Masonry training and apprenticeship has been rejuvenated in the last number of years with new apprentices being taken on through Solas. When we use our own natural material, we keep our skills and our crafts here and bring the into the future.