The use of stone in the building industry
The floor of the building and the staircase
The stone used for stairs and flooring will be exposed to wear and impact, so it must be very hard and have high wear and impact resistance. The floor stone of the building must be cut in one direction. Sedimentary and metamorphic rocks have this advantage.
In addition, due to being exposed to pollution, the stone floor and stairs should have low porosity so that it is impervious and not damaged by washing with detergents and pouring acidic or alkaline substances on it. Among the stones that are suitable for floors and stairs, we can mention marble and granite stones.
Building display
Another use of stone is building facades. For the facade of the building, durable and resistant stones are used so that they are not damaged by various environmental factors. Variable weather conditions, sunlight, frost, dust, acid rain, and air pollution are among the factors that affect stone resistance. Travertine stone is a suitable option for use in building facade
Wall and foundation
The stones used for retaining walls and foundations are arranged irregularly and without a specific shape. To save the cost of construction, the stones that exist in the area are used. Smaller pieces can also be used to fill the space between stones. Porous stones and stones that have layers and are highly soluble are not suitable for walls and foundations. But hard stones with high compressive strength and specific weight are suitable for this work. Often, sandstone and dolomite limestone are a suitable option for walls and foundations.
Indoor wall coverings
Using stone for the interior wall of the building gives it a very cool and magnificent appearance. Basically, stone is used to cover the walls of bathrooms and toilets, office buildings, stores 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 will not be damaged by washing with detergents and its resistance will not decrease.