Wild stone is created by nature itself due to the centuries-old impact of natural phenomena. Gradual consolidation, gluing, grinding and other processes lead to the formation of natural stones. Depending on the terrain and the original material, the wild stone can be represented by sandstone, limestone, slate, meotis, dolomite, shungite, etc.
Wide application of wild stone in construction and finishing works is due to its exceptional durability and strength, resistance to atmospheric precipitation, high decorative, ecological cleanliness and ease of operation. And in this material, created by natural processes and processed by centuries, is far ahead of those timid attempts of man to imitate natural stone.
Popular types of wild stone for decoration of the facade
The three most common wild stones for outdoor work are shell rock (limestone), sandstone and slate.
Limestone is a sedimentary rock, which is mined in quarries mainly by an explosive method. The ease of development and large volume of production makes this natural material quite affordable.
The shade of limestone can be different - from white to gray and yellowish. In shape, the extracted plates are polygonal or rectangular. The surface is ground or chipped.
Sandstone - another wild stone, widely used for facing the facade. It is the result of the impact of winds and water on sedimentary rocks, which as a result break off and become plastushkas or fountains of a rectangular and polygonal shape.
Externally, the sandstone is similar to limestone, but has other physical and mechanical properties. This kind of wild stone is durable and can be used not only for cladding, but also masonry.
Shale rocks used in construction for finishing and roofing work have a terrigenous origin (accumulation of detrital rocks as a result of erosion in water or on land) or mechanical (formation of layers due to the displacement of rocks). Sometimes in the shales produced in the marine lagoons, there are petrified remains of marine animals and fish.
Advantages of wild stone for the facade
Needless to say, a natural stone is a durable material that has been tempered by nature for a very long time and possesses excellent resistance to various influences. In any climate, wild stone retains its physical properties and initial appearance for a long time.
The unique natural relief and pattern of the stone acquired due to corrosion occurring within the rock, which arose from the interaction of minerals. Such a result can not be achieved artificially, because a natural stone is a unique natural beauty.
The facades of houses with a wild stone always look exceptionally. And there is no fear that such a finish will someday be out of fashion. Just as the stone was used many centuries ago, today it does not lose relevance and is unlikely to cease to be in demand and popular in the foreseeable future.
An additional advantage of wild stone, especially shell rock and sandstone - is a porous structure, due to which the stone "breathes". This provides a good microclimate inside the house.
Working with natural stone is quite easy. To do this, you do not even need to create perfectly flat surfaces and adjust the position of each fragment - you can put stones in any chaotic order, which only enhances the effect of naturalness.
Most often, the stone is laid with the base of the building and its individual zones - the openings of windows and doors, corners, etc. Full wall decoration is rare, because it is difficult. However, if you want, you can do this and turn your house into a medieval castle.
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