Decorative stone is an excellent way of exterior decoration of the socle or the facade of the house . Due to its operational properties, it is more practical than natural stone. Artificial stone is inferior to natural only in the aesthetic sense: it is difficult to completely imitate the natural structure and appearance of natural stone. Consider below the advantages of using a decorative stone for exterior finishing of the house.
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Basic properties of decorative stone
Artificial stone has recently gained wide popularity in the exterior decoration of residential buildings. The cost of this cladding is much lower than in the case of finishing with natural stone, and the visual effect is the same. This is the secret of the popularity of decorative stone. In addition, the following characteristics of the decorative stone are of great importance:
- frost resistance;
- ease of material;
- strength;
- durability;
- resistance to external influences;
- water absorption (resistance to moisture).
Decorative stone is faced with different facades: concrete, brick, metal, wooden. The process of installing an artificial stone is easier, thanks to its weight and structure: the decorative stone has one flat side, with which it is attached to the facade of the house.
Types of decorative stone
There are several types of artificial stone:
- Thin-walled facing brick, similar to aged brickwork;
- sawn stone of regular shape;
- crushed stone, imitating untreated natural stone.
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Application of decorative stone for exterior decoration
Artificial or decorative facing stone is used for exterior decoration of the facades of buildings not only private, but also for commercial purposes. Entire facades, socles or separate elements of the facade are lined with artificial stone (arches, windows, doors) depending on the design idea. Artificial stone can be used for finishing houses that were built much earlier and need to update the appearance.
The choice of a decorative stone for external finishing of the socle is considered by specialists to be a good solution. The basement is the lower part of the facade of the house, which is subject to strong external influences. Decorating the socle with a decorative stone will be a reliable and durable protection for your home, as well as a beautiful decoration of the facade.
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