Today, one of the facade design styles is the Roman facade. Different materials are used in different types of Roman facades, considering factors such as taste, culture, etc. In the meantime, since building stones are one of the most famous and best materials for building facades, they are also considered the most common materials for building Roman facades. However, there are other types of this style that are made from other materials such as ceramics or cement.
In comparing the types of facade materials, it is necessary to check some basic factors of longevity and durability, compatibility with weather conditions, beauty and harmony with the space, cost, etc. Only then can you make the right choice.
Now there are differences between their types, such as Roman facade with cement and Roman facade with ceramic, etc. In the rest of this article, we will examine the basic differences between the stone Roman facade and the cement Roman facade.
☑️ 2. Dodies and Quality
In general, the most important factor that should be considered when choosing the right facade material is its lifespan and quality. Therefore, in the Roman facade, natural stones are definitely more durable than cement.
The reason for this is that natural stones are the most resistant and compatible with the environment since they are formed in the heart of nature and in the face of various factors. Of course, this matter is different in different stones, so different points should be considered in choosing the right facade stone. For example, among building stones, marble is not a suitable option for this purpose due to its fading in the sun.
But cement is one of the building materials that is made in a factory by humans from a combination of limestone, clay, silica and mineral oxides. Therefore, it does not have the resistance and longevity of natural stones. Also, one of the disadvantages of Roman cement facade is that it easily attracts dust. To solve this problem, they use nano coating. Nevertheless, it loses its original beauty over time.
2. Insulation
One of the reasons for the importance of the facade of the building is that it insulates the building against various factors such as heat, humidity, etc. Therefore, this is more common in buildings with stone facades. Because stone is a better insulator against moisture and heat than other materials such as cement. In order to achieve this goal, it is very important to choose the right stone, among the types of facing stones, travertine is the best option due to the presence of holes and porosity in its structure.
☑️ 1. Maintenance and repair
If a part of the cement Roman facade is destroyed, it is more difficult to repair and restore it than the stone Roman facade. In addition, maintaining and washing the stone facade is much easier than the Roman cement facade.
☑️ 2. Basic
The facade of the building has the role of covering the building. That is why its beauty is of great importance. Although the Roman facade adds to the beauty and effect of the building; The material used in it is also very important.
Now, due to the variety of colors and designs, the Roman stone facade shows the splendor and effect of nature better and more.
In the Roman stone facade, not only the type of design and structures used in it make the building beautiful, the color and appearance of the stone used in it is also of great importance in its beauty.
But in the Roman cement facade, we will have a uniform view. In terms of the color theme, the Roman cement facade can be brighter, but the stone in the whitest and most uniform state does not reach the foot of the cement facade.
Also, there is another difference between these two types of facades, which goes back to the natural nature of the stone. In the sense that because no two examples of natural stones are alike; You will not find any two Roman facades that are exactly alike, even when the structures and designs are the same. If this is not the case in the Roman cement facade, and you can find similar facades.
☑️ 2. Roman facade prices
Generally, the Roman facade is one of the expensive facades. In the past, luxurious buildings usually used this style in the facade design. But today, we see many buildings that use the Roman facade in their facade design.
Therefore, today the Roman facade can be implemented using different materials. Therefore, one of the important points in choosing Roman facade materials is to pay attention to their price according to the budget.
Now, between stone and cement Roman facade, the price of cement Roman facade is lower than the price of stone Roman facade. The reason for this is that the price of each meter of Roman facade stone is higher than the price of cement. In general, it can be said that one of the reasons for using cement in Roman facade is that the price of stone is more expensive.
Of course, due to the fact that they have a high variety, they also have a wide price range. For this reason, you will have various options from Abbas Abad stone to more affordable stones such as Abyaneh travertine.
But in general, the cost of the Roman facade is determined based on the size of the facade and the details used in it.
☑️ 1. The time of the Roman facade running
Among the important points in building construction, which directly affects the costs, is the time spent on building different parts of the building. This point is also very important in the implementation of the Roman facade, because the longer it takes, the more the equipment costs, workers' wages, etc. will increase. Therefore, one of the influencing factors on this point is the type of material chosen.
Therefore, between the stone Roman facade and the Roman facade with cement, the execution time of both is almost the same, with the only difference being that because cement is soft and flexible, it is easier and more malleable for the design of different elements, as a result, for the execution It requires less time.
