Home Improvement Articles - Natural Stone - The oldest construction material


by LEHMAN JOSEPH - Date: 2009-10-27 - Word Count: 328 Share This!

Natural stone is a chunk of a natural hard rock or piece of hard stuff substance. In the old times, they could be noticed being used in monuments, buildings, constructions, and commercial and residential areas. In the present times, they are basically popular as a flooring material. There is nothing new about the thought of utilizing natural stones in the construction of house and commercial activity, as there was an old custom of around 4,500 years when this natural flooring material was used as the primary building material.

Even in the construction of Giza plateau pyramids of Egypt, one of the world's seven wonders, these stones were used. Stonehenge, the world's greatest mystery, is completely made out of natural stones. Further, their utility can also be seen in centuries-old monuments and mansions. Their greatest usage in ancient times helped it to acquire a special place in the market, and made it so popular that they have been in use generously even in the today's times. Customarily, natural stone is selected for making buildings and construction as it looks more aesthetic environmentally as well as literally. These stones have an inherent durability and adaptability for different conditions. If you have any intentions to buy stone for the purpose of flooring, natural stone is easily available the best option you can get. Further, be it a new flooring or a traditional one, one can easily keep the floor neat and clean.

There are three types of natural stones. Travertine and Limestone are the types of sedimentary stone, while Slate and Marble are the examples of metamorphic stones. Granite is a type of the igneous stone. In the category of Natural Stone you can find Mosaics, Natural Stone Tiles and Travertine Mosaics. Single tiles and multiple tiles are the most commonly used shapes of these stones.

About The Author: Lehman Joseph well known writer, focusses on Natural Stone through his writre-ups and also advices on installing and cleaning kitchen worktops.


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