The outdoor projects are two kitchens in Sammamish and a fire pit in Kirkland. One Sammamish kitchen uses Emerald Green quartzite with an eased, polished edge, a mitered backsplash and cutouts for the barbecue and sink. The other uses Neolith Iron Corten sintered stone around a grill and a sink. In Kirkland, a Neolith fire pit surround has an eased edge, a seam placed at the rear and LED accent lighting for the evenings.
Outdoors, the surface has to cope with rain, sun and heat. Sintered stone such as Neolith is non-porous and stable in sunlight, and natural quartzite works outside with sealing and care. Outdoor counters are templated once the base is built and level, and appliance openings follow the manufacturers' drawings.