The lower part of the facade - the socle - is designed to protect the building from mechanical damage or contamination. Therefore, the materials for its design should be durable and durable. In addition, the plinth, made of decorative materials, for example, from artificial or natural socle stone, serves as an ornament to the facade of the building.
Decorative socle stone
The artificial socle stone used to decorate the building has the same characteristics as the natural material, and in some respects even surpasses it. It is made from portland cement, sand using various additives and fillers, which provide the material with excellent frost resistance. And the dye added at its manufacture can paint a stone both in natural color, and give it the most various shades, since neutral beige to bright blue. Such socle artificial stone successfully imitates a ragged stone and river, various rock, brick, etc.
The basement facing stone can be either rectangular or formless in form. Due to such a variety of forms of stone, it is possible to create a wide variety of drawings on the base.
To mount the socle stone, a glue solution is used. First, the wall is leveled, then the mesh is glued to it, and a finishing stone is attached over it. Stitches between the elements are filled with special solutions using a building syringe. The socle, decorated with an artificial decorative stone, can be protected from the destructive effect of the external environment with the help of a hydrophobic agent. Such a coating will make the plinth more durable and durable.
An important point is the price of an artificial socle stone, which is relatively low in comparison with natural materials.
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