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What is building stone?
Stones were one of the earliest human inventions, and people made remarkable progress in various fields by learning about stones and their uses. Building stones are extremely important for constructing buildings and infrastructures. A single piece of stone can contain millions of years of history. Nowadays, it is rare to come across a building that doesn't incorporate stone in its structure. Therefore, buying stones is always a primary concern for builders and contractors. If you want to learn more about the different types of building stones and purchase them, feel free to get in touch with Atasang.
Special features of building stones
Building stones are utilized in construction based on their diverse structural and chemical properties. It is important to consider the following features when evaluating a stone for use in construction:
- Petrographic features and internal rock structure
- Resistance to directional and direct pressure
- Resistance to external shocks
- Surface friction and slip percentage
- Resistance to thermal changes, particularly cold temperatures –
- Homogeneity of internal density throughout the stone
- Sensitivity to pollution, smoke, and corrosive factors like SO2 and CO2
- Reaction rate with water
- Acid resistance
- High strength combined with lightness
- High polishability percentage
- No cracks, holes, or soft spots
- Purity of stone structure
Applications of different building stones
When purchasing stones, consider the criteria mentioned above and take into personal taste regarding the color and design of each stone. It will help determine which part of your building is suitable for each type of stone. Stone is commonly used in various areas of construction, such as
- building floor coverings
- one-piece or multi-piece columns
- construction slabs and headers
- paving the floors of buildings or exteriors.
- condensing mortar during the processing of construction cement and lime
- designing and constructing stairs
- upholster kitchen tables and cabinets
