Application of building stone

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Stones have unique capabilities that are not comparable to other building materials. Stone is one of the most widely used and common building materials that has been used from the past to the present. Among the characteristics of building stone can be very high durability and resistance, optimal polishing, high abrasion and impact resistance, cutting and polishing Eatability, washability, color fastness, resistance to heat and moisture, good tensile and flexural strength, impermeability, resistance to climate change, high hardness and compressive strength, and stability to acidic and alkaline materials.

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Application of stone in construction industry
Floors and stairs
The stone used for stairs and flooring will be subject to abrasion and impact, so it must be very hard and have high abrasion and impact resistance. The floor stone of the building must be cut in one direction. Sedimentary and metamorphic rocks have this advantage.
In addition, floor and stair stones should have low porosity due to exposure to contamination so that they are impermeable and not damaged by washing with detergents and pouring acidic or alkaline substances on them. Among the stones that are suitable for floors and stairs, we can name marble, granite and porcelain.
Building facade
Another use of stone is the facade of the building. Durable and resistant stones are used for the facade of the building so that they are not damaged by various environmental factors. Variable weather conditions, sunlight, frost, dust, acid rain and air pollution are some of the factors that affect rock resistance. Travertine is a suitable option for use in building facades.

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Walls and foundations
The stones used for retaining walls and foundations are arranged irregularly and without a special shape. Stones found in the area are used to save construction costs. Smaller pieces can also be used to fill the space between the stones.
Porous stones and stones that have layers and their solubility are high are not suitable for walls and foundations. But hard stones with high compressive strength and specific weight are suitable for this purpose. Most dolomite sandstones and limestones are a good choice for walls and foundations.
Covering the walls inside the building
The use ofstone for the interior wall of the building gives it a very magnificent and cool look. Stone is mainly used to cover the walls of bathrooms and toilets, office buildings, shops and dining halls. The stone used for the wall should have a beautiful appearance and a polished surface. In addition, its porosity should be low so that it is not damaged by washing with detergent and its resistance is not reduced.
Roofing
Although stone is not used today to cover the roof of a building, but in some areas these stone coverings can be seen. Roofing stones should be lightweight, without porosity and impermeable and have high flexural strength. In addition, it can be divided into flat and thin layers. Chlorite schists and mikashists are among the stones suitable for roofing.
Decorating the building
Stones that have a good color and appearance and in addition to high durability have good flexural and tensile strength are used for interior decoration. These stones are used to decorate fireplace walls, columns and door and window frames. Antique stone is an example of astone used for this purpose.