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Stone carries an assumption of permanence. When people walk beneath a marble façade or past a stone-clad entry, they trust it without thinking twice. That trust is precisely what makes failure so dangerous. At ARW STUDIOS LLC, our work begins where that assumption ends, examining stone systems with the understanding that even solid materials can become liabilities when fabrication decisions, aging, or environmental stress are ignored. This is the practical reality behind prof

Stone carries a timeless allure. Whether it frames a university entrance, anchors a public plaza, or defines a private residence, it is chosen with the expectation of longevity. Its weight suggests permanence. A stone slab is worth more than you think; it echoes the story of craftsmanship, strength and decay. Stone and marble could last for generations if maintained with care. The most significant risks within stone structures are rarely present at the surface, which is why i

You can feel marble before you understand it, just like music. You can tell right away that something is different when you walk into a room with a perfectly made marble countertop or a wall that fits perfectly. There is weight and presence. Not only in the material itself, but also in how it interacts with the space.   This is something ARW Studios LLC is aware of. Their custom marble fabrication services  don't just make surfaces; they make experiences based on years of wor

So you've walked by this crumbling stairway for years on your way to work. Maybe you've glanced at it with disgust, shaking your head and...

In determining what happened in an injury producing stone collapse, there are a number of factors to consider. The first and most...

A small town office of the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, or SNAP, has this bench outside it's front entrance. In assessing...

Our business seeks to stop stone problems from happening. It's a lot less work, and more lucrative, for us to come in as an expert after...

During ARW Studios assessment of the collapse of sections of a marble fountain at Western Kentucky University, it came out that the...

'It's clearly alabaster.' These words from the 'expert' sank the Farmer's Insurance company's case. I was called to assess the...

As the owner of a property, a lawsuit is always something you want to avoid. In my previous blog, I talked about the large number of...

Ever seen one of those gorgeous granite benches? Did you know that most of them are held together with nothing more than glue, which...