About us
An unequaled product and a remarkable service
Ducharme Natural Stone is as unique as your project!
You deserve our devoted service and experience. We handle every project, focusing on bringing our clients’ ideas and ambitions to life.
Our team loves challenges, innovation, and a job well done. Our passion drives us to push the limits and fully invest ourselves in everything we do.
Respect for the environment and our natural and built heritage is the foundation of our vision of a better tomorrow for ourselves, our families, and future generations. It has always been a source of inspiration and pride.
Finally, and above all, we always focus on the safety of our clients, our employees, our partners and our fellow citizens who are the dreamers, the thinkers, the builders, the users of the places that our stone structures and embellishes.
These are the values of the Ducharme family and the Atwill-Morin family, driving us to offer an unequaled product and remarkable service.
Sustainable Development
Why Choose Natural Stone Over ConcreteImitations?
1. A Naturally Eco-Friendly Solution
Unlike molded concrete products, natural stone
requires no heavy processing. It is extracted, cut, and installed , no
energy-intensive industrial process, no high-emission cement. The result: a
significantly lower carbon footprint from the very start.
2. A Long-Term Durable and Cost-Effective Choice
Natural stone is extremely resistant to frost,
salt, UV rays, and erosion. It lasts for generations. In comparison, concrete
pavers or stones tend to chip, fade, or shift over time. This means fewer replacements, less maintenance, and ultimately lower long-term costs.
3. A 100% Reusable Material
At the end of its life cycle, natural stone can
be recovered, reused, or repurposed in landscaping projects. No chemical
treatment is required. On the other hand, fake concrete-based products often
end up in landfills and are difficult to recycle.
4. A Concrete Step for the Environment
Choosing natural stone helps reduce your carbon
footprint, supports local, and aligns
with today’s sustainable building values.
What is an EPD?
A mark of environmental transparency
An EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) is a
third-party verified document that details the environmental impact of a
product throughout its entire life cycle. It is the internationally recognized
standard (ISO 14025) for demonstrating a material's environmental performance.
Benefit for LEED Projects
Yes, an EPD can contribute points toward LEED certification, depending on the project
version (v4 or v4.1).
- In general:
1. 1 point may be earned if the project team provides 20+ construction products with verified EPDs.
2. Products with EPDs can also support“Materials
and Resources” credits, particularly in the categories of environmental disclosure and optimization.
Our Story
Founded and operated by the Ducharme family for more than 60 years
Les Carrières Ducharme has built a prime reputation in the construction sector and in the world of landscaping.
With this solid heritage, the Atwill-Morin family, aspires to propel Les Carrières Ducharme to new heights of innovation and excellence, honouring its past while shaping the future of the construction and landscaping industries.
