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USES OF STONE
Based on the characteristics of stones, their applications in construction
varies. Highlighted here are some of the uses of stones available with us.
| Granite: |
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Granite is used either structurally or as
thin covering for exterior or interior walls. |
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Larger blocks are used for retaining walls, bridge piers
and similar prospects. |
| Limestone: |
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Limestone is the perfect choice for bathroom
floors and backsplash applications. |
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It is suitable for bathroom surfaces and areas where a
hard floor is preferred like kitchens, halls, living and dining rooms and
conservatory floors. |
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It is a good conductor of heat and is ideal where
under-floor heating is required. |
| Marble: |
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Marble is used in formal floor applications,
furniture tops, fireplace surrounds and vanity tops. |
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It is used in kitchens as confectioners' slabs, though
it is not recommended as marble is prone to stains when exposed to wines,
juices or fruits. |
| Travertine: |
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Travertine is used for interior and exterior
wall cladding. |
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It is also used for interior and exterior paving, and
for statuaries and curbing. |
| Onyx: |
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Onyx is a popular stone for interior wall
covering. |
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It is used as an exterior cover in warm environments and
as table tops. |
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It is also used for light residential flooring and
novelty items. |
| Slate: |
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Slate is commonly used for roofing,
flagstones, fireplace facings and in buildings. |
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It is also used for tops of pool tables. |
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It is used as covering for walls and for flooring. |
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It also finds application in non-architectural projects. |
| Tiles: |
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Tiles are found in most houses and
commercial buildings, particularly in lobby areas and restrooms. |
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Due to their resistance to chemicals, tiles are used in
industry premises as protective wall covering and flooring. |
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Tiles are refractory, hence used widely in space
shuttles and other aeronautical applications. |
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Decorative tiles are used for wall accents, in kitchens
and bath backsplashes, counters and table tops, tub and shower enclosures,
fireplace accents, window and door borders and stair risers. |
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