Natural stone, depending on the place of origin, has a number of significant, characteristics, such as:
– durability;
– strength;
– porosity;
– frost resistance;
– abrasion;
– fragility.
These characteristics play a certain role when choosing natural stone for finishing work. For example, a natural porous stone is used for floor cladding with an internal heating system, because it “breathes” perfectly. But, such a stone, to everything else, also absorbs any coloring liquids, which will ruin its appearance. Porous natural stone has excellent processing, while having a slight weight. Porous materials are poorly polished, have low elasticity and strength.
The durability of the “wild” natural stone is determined in many ways its strength. So, colored marble and limestone begin to show signs of aging in 30-80 years from the beginning of operation, while white marble is aging in 150 years. The most durable natural stone, which is used in decoration and construction, is undoubtedly considered granite.
In the construction market there is both a “wild” natural stone and a processed. The appearance of the same breed of natural stone can change significantly, depending on different technological tricks and degree of grinding. For example, prolongs the life of a stone and improves its properties well, ordinary grinding. Applying various modern processing methods, you can give a natural stone any shape, while without damaging its strength.
Natural stone is used for cladding of fireplaces, floors, stairs and facades of buildings, as well as various objects of the interior of the building, inside and outside, it can be replaced here . Color marble, gives a special flavor of the dining room, while natural granite can serve as a characteristic of the social status of the owner of the house.
The most popular and common, natural stone for decoration of a house or cottage is marble, granite and onyx. Each of them has its own distinctive features. It is also noted that the use of certain stone breeds for the decoration of the building can affect the general energy field of the house.
