Product Overview

The Cordova Cream Limestone 3cm is a architectural-grade limestone manufactured by Texas Quarries Cordova. TSE installs and supports this product across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, including Highland Park, Park Cities, Plano, Frisco, Southlake, Westlake, Colleyville, McKinney, and Fort Worth. This spec sheet documents the technical details our crews and our homeowners reference when planning a project. Every install we perform is backed by full documentation, photo records, and the TSE workmanship standard. Selecting the right product upfront saves call-backs and prevents the rework that bait-priced contractors leave behind. The information below is what you should expect from any qualified DFW installer working on this category.

This product fits typical DFW housing stock that ranges from 1920s Tudor revival in Highland Park, mid-century ranches in Lakewood and Lake Highlands, to 2010s and newer stucco-and-stone production homes from Frisco through Prosper. Each housing era has different chimney geometry, wall assemblies, and code histories, so spec selection matters more than pure brand preference. The full DFW context section below addresses how clay soil movement, freeze-thaw cycles, and hailstorm frequency affect product selection. We document model and lot number on every job for warranty traceability.

Specifications

| Attribute | Value |

|———–|——-|

| Manufacturer | Texas Quarries Cordova |

| Category | Architectural-grade limestone |

| Core specs | 3 cm thick, dense, low absorption |

| Typical applications | Full hearth and mantel work |

| Code references | NFPA 211, IRC Chapter 10, manufacturer listing |

| Warranty (when TSE-installed) | Manufacturer warranty plus TSE labor warranty |

DFW Install Considerations

DFW expansive clay soils swell up to 30% during wet seasons, stressing chimney foundations and masonry joints. That movement matters because liner and surround products that are rigidly anchored without expansion allowance crack at the joint where the chimney meets the framed structure. We size and detail every install to allow for that movement. North Texas sees 25 to 35 freeze-thaw cycles each winter, accelerating spalling on un-waterproofed brick. A waterproofing or sealing layer that survives 30 cycles often fails by year three under DFW conditions, so we specify products and sealants that match the local climate exposure rather than national-average expectations. Our crews carry the right primers, sealants, and flashing kits on the truck.

DFW averages 5 to 8 measurable hailstorms per year, the highest hail loss zone in the United States. Hail damage to chimney crowns, caps, and surround stone is a recurring DFW insurance claim. Highland Park, University Park, and Preston Hollow have a high concentration of pre-1970 masonry chimneys with original clay flue tile. Older masonry chimneys in those neighborhoods often need this product as part of a larger restoration, not as a standalone repair. We coordinate with the homeowner’s insurance adjuster when the install is part of a covered hail or storm claim, and we provide the documentation packets adjusters expect including itemized scope, code references, and before-and-after photographs.

Where This Fits

Typical applications include full hearth and mantel work. In DFW housing stock this product is a fit for: pre-1980 masonry chimneys with original clay flue tile that have spalled or cracked, mid-century ranch homes with single-flue terra-cotta, modern stucco-and-stone homes with manufactured zero-clearance fireplaces, and historic restorations in the Park Cities where matching the original profile is required. We do not specify this product for cases where a different category or assembly is the better engineering choice. When that happens, we tell the homeowner directly and quote the correct product instead. Honest specification is the difference between a 5-year service life and a 25-year service life.

Compatibility and Accessories

This product integrates with the rest of the chimney or fireplace system. Required accessories typically include manufacturer-listed connectors, sealants, and termination components. Substituting parts from a different manufacturer voids both the manufacturer warranty and the TSE labor warranty. We stock the full ecosystem on the truck so we never improvise with a near-fit part. Photographic documentation of every accessory model and lot number goes into the homeowner’s job file. If you ever sell the home, that file transfers to the next owner and supports the resale story.

Cost Range (DFW 2026)

Material cost varies by size, finish grade, and site complexity. TSE provides written, itemized estimates after a no-cost inspection of the chimney or fireplace. We do not bait-price. The estimate you sign is the estimate you pay unless we discover concealed conditions that we walk you through in writing before any extra work begins. Financing options are available for full-system projects through approved third-party lenders. We also provide insurance-claim-ready documentation when the install is funded by a covered storm, hail, or freeze claim.

Why TSE

TSE specifies and installs this product for designer, architect, and estate-grade projects across Park Cities, Highland Park, Preston Hollow, and Westlake. Our installations meet the documentation standards designers and architects require. Call ☎ 214-444-8094 to schedule a project consultation.