2016 hardscape catalog (email)

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For more than 75 years the Kennedy name has been associated with innovation and excellence in the world of concrete. From our modest beginnings during the Great Depression, a family legacy has been built that grows stronger with each passing year. This year is no different. As we look back on the past, we remember the contributions made by three successive generations of industry innovators. Lewis M Kennedy might never have guessed the impact his decision to open a concrete block plant would have on the future of his family. Alfred R., Kennedy, Sr; Lewis M. Kennedy, Garfield Kennedy and Ernest Kennedy LM Kennedy Concrete Plant (Philadelphia, PA) FOUR GENERATIONS OF CONCRETE INNOVATIONS Having observed the early plastic and rubber molds that were becoming more common in manufacturing Lewis’ son, Alfred R. Kennedy, Sr., and grandson, Alfred R."Big Al” Kennedy, Jr., identified a trend in the concrete industry to- ward a more scientific approach in manufacturing. They began investigating the use of these new molds. As a result of their investigation, in 1988, they started manufacturing a line of innovative wetcast products outside of Ashland, PA. By 1990, Kennedy Concrete, Inc. had moved to its current location at 570 Dutchtown Road, Ashland, PA and began marketing custom and stock precast concrete products. Alfred R. Kennedy, Sr (1919-2005) THE INNOVATOR With an earned degree in Engineering from Drexel, “Big Al” applied his knowledge of engineering to testing and manufacturing a stronger, more dense, weather resistant product. Some of today's product line has been independent lab tested and proven able to sustain between 8,000 to 10,000 psi. By the late 1990s, the company was growing rapidly, and "Big Al” was quietly engineering another product that would eventually become our bestseller. Then in 1998, tragedy suddenly struck. Our plant in Ashland, PA was destroyed by a fire that wiped out the company's manufacturing capacity. Some might have thought this would be the end of Kennedy. But our dealers were already selling, and contractors were installing so much Kennedy product successfully that they patiently stood beside while we rebuilt the plant. Upon completion of the new plant "Big" Al in- troduced that new product under the name Blue Mountain Stone. The Blue Mountain Stone Line was engineered by "Big" Al not only to look and feel like quarried Pennsyl- vania Blue Stone, but also to meet the rigid demands of landscape architects. Meeting rigid demands and providing customers quality concrete products is a Kennedy way of life. As we look forward to a NEW YEAR, we look forward to bringing you a NEW GENERATION of CONCRETE INNOVATIONS! Alfred R. “Big Al” Kennedy, Jr (1940-) THE ENGINEER

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For more than 75 years the Kennedy name has been associated

with innovation and excellence in the world of concrete. From our

modest beginnings during the Great Depression, a family legacy

has been built that

grows stronger with

each passing year. This

year is no different. As

we look back on the

past, we remember the

contributions made by three successive

generations of industry innovators. Lewis

M Kennedy might never have guessed the

impact his decision to open a concrete block

plant would have on the future of his family.

Alfred R., Kennedy, Sr; Lewis M. Kennedy,

Garfield Kennedy and Ernest Kennedy

LM Kennedy Concrete Plant (Philadelphia, PA)

FOUR GENERATIONS OF CONCRETE INNOVATIONS

Having observed the early plastic and rubber molds that were becoming more

common in manufacturing Lewis’ son, Alfred R. Kennedy, Sr., and grandson,

Alfred R."Big Al” Kennedy, Jr., identified a trend in the concrete industry to-

ward a more scientific approach in manufacturing. They began investigating the

use of these new molds. As a result of their investigation, in 1988, they started

manufacturing a line of innovative wetcast products outside of Ashland, PA. By

1990, Kennedy Concrete, Inc. had moved to its current location at 570 Dutchtown

Road, Ashland, PA and began marketing custom and stock precast concrete products.

Alfred R. Kennedy, Sr

(1919-2005)

THE INNOVATOR

With an earned degree in Engineering from Drexel, “Big Al” applied his

knowledge of engineering to testing and manufacturing a stronger, more dense,

weather resistant product. Some of today's product line has been independent lab

tested and proven able to sustain between 8,000 to 10,000 psi. By the late 1990s,

the company was growing rapidly, and "Big Al” was quietly engineering another

product that would eventually become our bestseller.

Then in 1998, tragedy suddenly struck. Our plant in Ashland, PA was destroyed

by a fire that wiped out the company's manufacturing capacity. Some might have

thought this would be the end of Kennedy. But our dealers were already selling, and

contractors were installing so much Kennedy product successfully that they patiently

stood beside while we rebuilt the plant. Upon completion of the new plant "Big" Al in-

troduced that new product under the name Blue Mountain Stone. The Blue Mountain

Stone Line was engineered by "Big" Al not only to look and feel like quarried Pennsyl-

vania Blue Stone, but also to meet the rigid demands of landscape architects. Meeting

rigid demands and providing customers quality concrete products is a Kennedy way of

life. As we look forward to a NEW YEAR, we look forward to bringing you a NEW

GENERATION of CONCRETE INNOVATIONS!

Alfred R. “Big Al” Kennedy, Jr (1940-)

THE ENGINEER

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The Blue Mountain Stone Line

Blue Mountain Stone captures the beauty of

Pennsylvania Blue Stone. Its uniform thickness

and standard sizes make it a fantastic substitute

for natural stone and makes laying a random

pattern easy. Its quality is unmatched in the

precast industry. Blue Mountain Stone is a

proven alternative with over 15 years on the

market and a over a million square feet in use.

9” x 18” Prec918BMS

12” x 18” - Prec1218BMS

12” x 24” - Prec1224BMS

12” x 36” - Prec3612BMS

18” x 24” - Prec1824BMS

18” x 27” - Prec1827BMS

18” x 30” - Prec1830BMS

18” x 36” - Prec3618BMS

24” x 30” - Prec3024BMS

24” x 36” - Prec3624BMS

Rectangular

12” x 12” - Psq12BMS

18” x 18” - Psq18BMS

24” x 24” - Psq24BMS

18” x 18” w/cutout—

Psq18BMSCutout

Square Sizes 18” Round—Prd18BMS

24” Round—Prd24BMS

24” 45 Degree —Pcv2445BMS

36” 15 Degree—Pcv3615BMS

36” 30 Degree—Pcv3630BMS

18” 45 Degree—Pcv1845BMS

Round & Radius

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These beautiful stones are replicas of genuine Pennsylvania Blue Stone.

There are five patterns, all stacked on the same pallet.

Approximate size is 18” x 24” Stock # Psp1824RandStone

Available in a number of colors

Blue Mountain Random Stepping Stones

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6’ Circle Patio Using

24” Round

24” 45 Degree Curve

Circle Patio Kits 8’ or 14’ Diameter

8’ Diameter Circle Kit—PackCircle8

14’ Diameter Circle Kit—PackCircle14

8'-0"

14'-0"

10’ x 10’ Circle Patio Kit

10’ x 10’ Circle Patio Pack—Pack10Round

36” x 10’ Walk

4 - 24” x 24”

2 - 12” x 12”

6 - 12” x 24”

36” x 10’ Walk

2 - 24” x 36”

1 - 18” x 36”

1 - 18” x 27”

1 - 18” x 24”

1 - 18” x 12”

1 - 9” x 18”

2 - 18” x18”

6'-0"

Patio & Walkway Layouts

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10’ Square Patio Packaged as Kit #1

11 pcs 24” x24” 16 pcs 12”x12” & 20 pcs 12” x 24”

10’ x 10’ Patio Pack #1—Pack1

Square Patio Kit

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Glacial Sizes

12” Round

16” Round

18” Round

24” Round

12” x 12”

16” x 16”

18” x 18”

24” x 24”

12” x 24”

18” x 24”

24” x 30”

24” x 36”

24” 45 Degree Angle

Patio & Sidewalk Block The Glacial pattern has been a staple

for more than 25 years. We, long

ago, lost track of how many there are

in the field, but much of it is still in

use today.

24” x 24”

ADA

Compliant

Paver

18” Round — Prd18SerArmy D

US Army

18” Round — Prd18SerAir D

US Air Force

18” Round — Prd18SerCoast- D

US Coast Guard 18” Round — Prd18SerMarine D

US Marine Corps

18” Round — Prd18SerNavy D

US Navy

The Armed Forces Collection

Honoring Those who Served

Is just one of 36 Collections in the Kennedy Concrete Art Gallery Catalog

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16” X 16”

24” x 24”

w/1/2 Round Top,1/2 Flat

Top, Rt. & Lt. Corners

Slate Spanish Tile Slate

18” Square

w/ cutout

1/4 Turn Eng.

Cobblestone

w/ cutout

Camden Brick

16” Square

Smooth Brick

18” Square

Straight English Cobblestone

18” Square

Random Stone

18” Square

Basket Weave Brick

18” Square

1/4 Turn Eng. Cobblestone

18” Square

Herringbone Brick

12” Round

18” Round

24” Round

12” x 12”

18” x 18”

18” 18” Round

24” Round

18” x 18”

24” x 24”

Flagstone

8” Sq. & 8”x16’Rec/

Lancaster Brick

18” Square

ADA

24” Square

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24” 45 degree Turn

12” Square

Cobblestone

18” Square

Crazy Paver

18” Square

Landscape Complement 30” Crescent

Split Stone

18” Crescent

Slate Crescent

12” Round

16” Round

18” Round

12” Square

16” Square

18” Square

12” x 24”

18” x 24”

24” x 36”

18”

24”

30” 12” Hex

16” Hex

1/2 4 side & 5 Side

Delaware Stone Maryland Stone Lilac Stone

Leaf 12” Round

16” Round

18” Round

16” x 16”

18” x 18”

16” Hex

w/ 4 sided & 5 sided Half units

12” x 24”

18” Hex

w/4 sided &5 sided half units

Floral

We are One of Only a Few Manufacturers Still Offering Exposed Aggregates!

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Majestic Round 16” x 46” Majestic Square 16” x 46”

Regency Round 12” x 32”

Dimensions Fire Pit Caps ID/OD 2¼" x 7" x 46½" - 4 to make circle (Majestic) 32.5"/46.5" 2¼" x 10¼" x 50" - 4 to make circle (Munich) 29.5"/50"

2¼" x 10½" x 50½" - 4 to make circle (Ashland) 29.5"/50.5"

2¼" x 13" x 55" - 4 to make circle (StoneLedge) 29"/55" 2¼" x 10" x 64½" - 4 to make circle 44.5"/64.5"

2¼" x 12" x 66" - 4 to make circle 42"/66"

2¼" x 12" x 70½" - 4 to make circle (Napa) 46.5"/70.5"

2¼" x 14½" x 77½" - 6 to make circle (Accent) 48.5"/77.5"

2¼" x 14½" x 81" - 6 to make circle 52"/29"

Get the Best—Get a Kennedy Cap for Your Fire Pit

Have your own fire pit base designed or built.

Consider a Kennedy Cap!

Tested and Proven by the Harsh Winters of the Pennsylvania Mountains

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We have made landscape steps up to 10’

long and curved steps (from templates )

for custom orders.

Step UP to the Quality You

Deserve!

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Sizes

Landscape Steps

6” x 16” x 36” Rock faced (3 sides)

6” x 16” x 48” Rock faced (3 sides)

6” x 16” x 48” Rock faced (1 Side)

6” x 16” x 60” Rock faced (3 sides)

6” x 16” x 72” Rock faced (3 sides)

Side Risers

6” x 12” x 14” Rock faced (1 side)

6” x 12” x 28” Rock faced (1 side)

6” x 12” x 42” Rock faced (1 side)

Landings (Stoops)

6” x 44” x 48” Rock faced (3 sides)

6” x 44” x 72” Rock faced (3 sides)

Thousands, and Thousands of Our Steps Have Been in Service for over 25 Years and are still looking GREAT! These Steps are Independent Lab Tested to Take 8-10,000 psi of pressure.

Our steps are made to last a LIFETIME!

12 Before and After

Before— Native Sandstone

Step treads that Cracked

around the Rail Post Sleeve for

the Bottom Post. Sandstone is

too soft and vulnerable to the

harsh freeze thaw cycle of

Northeast winters.

After— Custom Slate

Top, Rock Faced Step

Treads in Charcoal. This

dense weather resistant

concrete is made to

withstand 8-10,000 psi

and is better suited to the

harsh freeze and thaw

cycle of the Northeast.

Kennedy “Custom” Products

that

Solve Special Problems

A Half Moon Shaped Step Tread

Before The small pieces used to

make this hot tub coping

round were just not up to

the harsh winter weather.

Water collected in the gap

between the tub and the

block. When that water

froze the blocks started

popping up.

After

Cast in just four pieces for ease of installation and a lifetime

of durability, this Custom Kennedy Coping has a majestic

stone feel to its Slate top. It is further complemented by a

bullnose on the inside edge and a rock face on the outside

edge

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Here at Kennedy, “Custom” might as well be our middle name! Year after year our customers keep coming back for the custom touches that make their backyards LOOK BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE’S!

Sloped Serpentine

Wall Cap!

Serpentine Pool

& Deck Coping!

Outdoor Pizza

Oven Countertop

Patio Pavers and

Custom Pool Coping

Kennedy “Custom” Concrete

Project and Photos

Silver Maple Landscaping & Nursery

Orwigsburg, PA

A Custom Slate Top, Rock Faced Outdoor

Kitchen Countertop for that native stone

look and feel, and a Custom Slate Top,

Rock Face Fire Pit Cap are the centerpieces

of this otherwise stock project. Note the

design also includes Kennedy Majestic

Rock Steps (Stock), Peaked Pier Caps

(Stock) ,

Design , Project and Photos

Greenwood Nursery

Exeter, PA

YOU DON’T WANT YOUR YARD TO LOOK LIKE ANYONE ELSE’S!

THINK ... KENNEDY

THINK … CUSTOM

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Rock Faced Standard Sizes

2 1/4” x 12” x 39”

2 1/4” x 14” x 39”

2 1/4” x 12” x 51”

2 1/4” x 14” x 51”

2 1/4” x 12” x 63”

2 1/4” x 14” x 63”

2 1/4” x 12” x 75”

2 1/4” x 14” x 75”

Bullnose Sizes

2 1/4” x 12” x 44”

2 1/4” x 14” x 44”

2 1/4” x 12” x 51”

When it Comes to Quality Kennedy Steps are a Step Above the Rest!

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3 DESIGNS 2 SIZES

Approximately 36” x 60” or 30” x 40”

Approx. 29” x 16”

29” x 18” & 44” x 16”

Majestic Risers

In 3

Sizes

When Size Matters Don’t Settle for Less than Majestic

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Peaked and Light Top

w/Rock Faced Sides

22” x 22”

24” x 24”

26” x 26”

28” x 28”

30” x 30”

32” x 32”

36” x 36”

Flat Top

w/Rock Faced Sides

12” x 12”

18” x 18”

22” x 22”

24” x 24”

26” x 26”

28” x 28”

30” x 30”

32” x 32”

36” x 36”

Majestic Pier Caps

Peaked & Light Top

w/Rock Faced Sides 3 1/2” x 40” x 40”

3 1/2” x 36” x 36”

Flat w/RockFaced Sides

3 x 22 1/2” x 22 1/2”

3” x 26” x 26”

3 1/2” x 36” x 36”

3 1/2” x 40” x 40”

Plain/Smooth Peaked

11” x 11” (10.75”x10.75”)

15” x 15” (14.5”x14.5”)

20” x 20” (19.5”x19.5”)

25” x 25” (23.5”x23.5”)

26” x 26”

30” x 30”

32” x 32”

When Size Really Does Matter You Need a Majestic Pier Cap

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12” x 48” Rock Faced (2 Sides)

12” x 51” Rock Faced (3 Sides)

12” x 72” Rock Faced (2 Sides)

14” x 48” Rock Faced (2 Sides)

14” x 51” Rock Faced (3 Sides)

14” x 72” Rock Faced (2 Sides)

18” x 36” Rock Faced (2 Sides)

18” x 48” Rock Faced (2 Sides)

18” x 51” Rock Faced (3 Sides)

14” x 36” Peaked Smooth Slate Top

Wall Cap

Smooth Top

Wall Cap

Sand Top Wall Cap

The Patterson Radius Stone Bench

Design Suggestions from Rich & Susan Melendez

Patterson Hardscape & Supply Company Mt. Carmel, PA

NEW for

2016

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6” x 7 5/8” x 4”

7” x 10 3/4” x 4”

8 3/8” x 10 3/4”

x 4”

Keystones

Concrete Timbers 5” x 5” x 24”, 36”, 48”,

60”, & 72”

24”, 30”, & 36”

(downspout Drain)

Splash Block

For 8” x 8”, 8” x 12”

12” x 12” Flue Liner

Chimney Cap

Post Support

For 4”x4” or 6”x6” Post or 2”x ?

Rail (Anchor hole in base)

Commercial Park Bench Ends

36” Round Reinforced

Septic Tank Cover

32” Square

36” Square

Pebble—AC Pad

40” Square

Dimple—AC Pad

Concrete Fence Posts

& Rails 6 Foot Posts with 2 or 3 Holes

For 8 Foot Rails

Parking Block

6 Foot Long with Two Holes for Rebar

Masonry Supplies Like:

Septic Tank Covers

Pebble AC Pads

Dimple AC Pads

Chimney Caps

Are usually in stock and

ready for immediate

pickup!

21 Guidelines for Installation

1 PLANNING - Make a diagram of the area

to be paved. Layout the dimensions on the

diagram. This will help you determine the

quantity of materials required for your job.

Caution: Measurements listed for a product

are often modular measurements. i.e. an

18” paver can actually measure

anywhere from 17” to 18 1/2”.

Check the actual size of the

pavers you will be using.

2 LAYOUT - Check area to make

sure there are no underground

pipes or cables that your stakes

or digging might hit. Stake out

your area 4” wider than the

planned area. Use stakes and

run strings to use as straight

edges to lay your pavers along. Note: Make

sure you allow for water drainage away

from buildings. (a slope of 1 inch in 4 feet

to, but not less than, 1 inch in 10 feet)

3 EXCAVATE - Keep in mind that a paved

area is no better than the base it is laid on.

Spend the necessary time getting the base

just right. This will make laying the pavers

easier and the area will give you years of

satisfactory service.

The depth and composition of the base will

depend on the use of the paved area. For all

uses, remove all vegetation.

For pedestrian traffic:

If the ground is solid and has good

drainage, depth required will be:

Paving stone thickness + thin layer of

sand .

For heavier traffic:

Depth will be: Paving stone thickness + 1” of

sand + 2” of stone. Sand & stone are to be

compacted.

Auto traffic:

Depth to be: Paving stone thickness + 1” of

sand + 4” to 6” of stones The sand & stone

must be mechanically compacted.

(Compactors can be rented from a local

tool rental store.)

Note: You can increase the strength of

your job, if you make the sand layer a

damp cement mix (1 part cement to 5

parts sand).

LAYING METHODS - There are

three methods of laying paving stone:

Laying on sand. Spread your layer

of sand, level and compact. Then lay your

pavers on this bed, if you need to level

you can put in extra sand.

Laying on a dry mortar mix. Mix a 1 part

cement to 5 parts sand mix (add no water).

Place a thin layer on your compacted bed.

Rake the thin layer leaving small peaks and

troughs. Place the pavers on this bed and

tamp with a rubber mallet or regular

hammer with a board. (Do not strike too

hard so that you don’t break the paver. If

the paver is not level remove or add

material in the base. The tamping is only

to ensure that the mortar mix touches the

entire base of the paver.)

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Five spot Mortar Bed - This method

involves putting 5 generous spots of mortar

on the compacted sand bed (One in each

corner and one in the middle). The mortar

is 1 part cement to 5 parts mortar sand and

enough water to make the mix “workable”.

The mortar should spread out with light

tamping on the paver. (See note above.)

5 JOINTS: Paving is intended to be butt-jointed;

however, if one desires jointed, it is done once

the paving is set.

In climates that do not have a lot of freeze-thaw

cycles per winter season, a dry mix of 1 part

cement to 3 parts dry sand is used to fill joints.

This mix is placed on the dry pavers and swept

into the joints. All of the mix is removed from

the pavers and the area is very lightly sprinkled

with water.

The best method today is to use polymeric sand.

It is expensive but holds up well to the move-

ment caused by freeze-thaw cycles.

6 CUTTING: The best advice in this area is to

try to lay out the paved area so that there is no

cutting. If pavers must be cut, the best way is

with a circular saw equipped with a diamond

blade, available at most building supply outlets.

Do not try to cut all the way through the paver.

Score each side of paver (depth depends on

paver thickness, but 1/4” to 1/2” is usually

enough). Place the scored paver over a wooden

block and tap with a hammer.

6 SEALING: It is not necessary to seal your

pavers, but sealing does provide protection.

A sealed paver usually looks better, has a better

chance of weathering freeze-thaw cycles and

holding up from acid rain and carbonization,

and dirt is easier to remove. Some sealers make

the paver more slippery or make it less slippery.

(Finish Perfect Concrete Lawn Ornament Sealer,

which can be used on pavers, is one that we use

because it reduces the slipperiness of the pavers).

Always test your sealer on a small area, so that if

something goes wrong it will not have an effect

the appearance of your pavement. (Some sealers

will change the color of the pavers.) Clean the

pavers with diluted ammonia water or

muriatic acid then rinse with plenty of

water.

Apply your sealer following the instruction

on the label.

(Please observe all safety instructions on the

labels.)

WARNING: This information is provided as a

guide and is not intended to be a thorough,

detailed installation guide. There are books

available at libraries, book stores, building sup-

ply stores/yards, and online that have complete

guidelines with all the necessary instructions

and safety information.

Always use common sense around your paving

projects. Use all the necessary safety equipment

to protect yourself and those around you.

Watch children around your work area. Falling

pavers, tools, and even your excavation can

cause injury. After finishing your project, we

want you to look back on it with pride and

satisfaction. Please be careful.

Guidelines for Installation

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Even our mail is wrapped in precast Concrete!

The walls of this mailbox pier were hand troweled

detailed and colorized by hand. Truly a one of

kind, custom work of concrete art. Imagine one

at the end of your driveway and then give your

dealer a call.

We Are All About Precast & Wetcast Concrete Products

(Ashland, PA) While we are very proud of our tradi-

tion of innovation and excellence, we recognize that

we couldn’t have made it this far without the help of

a strong network of Landscape and Masonry Supply

Dealers. Our dealers are our most valuable re-

source. We regularly look to our dealers for input

on new design ideas, new marketing strategies and

new products. These local business owners have a

wealth of knowledge about landscaping, hardscape,

their local marketplace, its needs, desires and wants.

If you didn’t find what you are looking for in our

2016 Making Your Dreams CONCRETE catalog

ask your dealer to give us a call. When these folks

talk, it has been our habit to listen. This listening

led to the creation of the Blue Mountain Stone Line,

and more recent introductions like the Patterson Ra-

dius Stone Bench shown below.

OUR DEALERS ARE

OUR MOST VALUABLE RESOURCE

The Patterson Radius Stone Bench

Design Suggestions from

Rich & Susan Melendez Patterson Hardscape & Supply Company

Mt. Carmel, PA

New For

2016

Looking for a dealer near you. Visit our website

and click on the Find-A-Dealer link. If you type in

your zip code and click enter, this page will provide

you with a map of the dealers that are nearest to

you and their contact information.

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FOOTRESTS

28”X28”

OR

32”X32”

46” ROUND TOPS

ALSO

AVAILABLE!

SQUARE TOPS

42”X42”

OR

48”X48”

Compass Table

w/ legs

48” Dia.

42” High

Don’t see the size or shape you want here? Consider a Custom Counter or Table Top!