The stone is considered natural and one of the oldest building materials. It has long been used for building houses and decoration of premises throughout history. Using mechanical cutting, facing slabs are made of natural stones. They are used for interior decoration and external cladding. Stone lining belong to cold cladding.
Rocks of stone, which are used for cladding:
– volcanic. Among them is granite. It happens different colors: brown black, gray. The material has very high strength, which causes some difficulties in processing, but due to a high wear resistance, any other cladding cannot be compared with granite, especially this applies to external cladding; And you know that now in the repair they often began to use welding equipment, only those who know how to handle it use it.
– sedimentary. Among them, sandstone and limestone is especially distinguished. Such stones are based on finely crystallized lime. Freshwater limestone is usually used for facade cladding, a stone with clogged pores is used. Stones are easily polished, therefore, they are widely used in both the construction of various residential buildings and in the decoration of the premises;
– marble. The material is popular among finisors and sculptors. This natural stone almost does not absorb water and is insensitive to low temperatures, therefore it is convenient for finishing.
