A mountain sedimentary rock called sandstone is widely used in construction as a facing material . Its physical and chemical properties make it possible to use it for finishing walls and socle .
Natural facing sandstone for the facade
The level of water absorption of the stone is no more than 6%, the density is 1.7-1.9 t / m3, and the strength is 90-150 Mpa. These indicators are quite large and close to similar indicators of marble.
Sandstone for the facade often has a brownish, beige, yellow or white color. For the convenience of work, the stones are shaped like rectangles with dimensions of 300x600x20 mm, 165x350x20 mm, etc. However, if desired, you can use natural stones.
There are many varieties of sandstone, and any of them perfectly matches with different designs from classics to modern trends. To give the house a sense of olden time and color, a gray-green stone is suitable.
The sandstone of red and yellow shades is well combined with a roof made of metal. But for a more beautiful and stylish decor of the facade it is recommended to combine sandstone of several shades and colors.
Advantages of sandstone for facing facades
When it comes to finishing the facade, it is extremely important that the building material can guarantee protection from moisture, precipitation, sun, temperature changes, mechanical damage. At the same time, it helped to create a useful and pleasant microclimate inside the building.
All these requirements fully meet the natural stone sandstone. It perfectly resists all the listed phenomena and factors, prolonging the life of the facade for many years. Due to its natural origin, the sandstone is completely ecological.
In addition, the stone is extremely unpretentious in care and maintenance. It retains its original decorative properties for decades. The house, finished in this way, acquires a rich and respectable appearance.
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