Natural stones that add beauty to the exterior of your building

 Although building exteriors are often built with materials other than natural stones, their aesthetic appeal cannot be denied. It adds a touch of grandeur to your home and makes it stand out from the crowd. That is why natural stones that can create such elegance and beauty as well as add value to your home, have been used by world-renowned architects for centuries. 

Several types of natural stones can be used with ease on the exterior of residential or commercial buildings. Limestone, sandstone, granite and slate are a few natural stones that suit the exterior well. In this post, we will discuss these four types of stones in some detail so you can decide which one suits your needs best.

Granite

Granite is one of the most popular natural stones for flooring and wall cladding of building exteriors. It has been used in architecture since ancient times. Granite is a metamorphic rock, which means it has been subjected to heat and pressure, which have caused its minerals to change shape. It has a wide range of colours, patterns, and textures.

Granite has a very high resistance to weathering and staining, making it an ideal choice for outdoor use. It also contains quartz and feldspar, both of which are resistant to acids and alkalis. This means that granite can be used in areas exposed to acid rain or industrial pollutants without being damaged.

You will find that there are many types available in the UAE market today and each type has its own unique look and feel to it. At the leading supplier of natural stones in UAE, you can choose from different varieties of granite based on your budget and requirements.

Sandstone

Sandstone is a sedimentary rock that is composed of sand-sized mineral or rock particles. It is defined by grain size, and includes sandstones, which are composed of grains 0.0625 mm or smaller, the other being siltstones and shales. Sandstone may contain either calcareous or siliceous skeletal fragments, or be unmineralized. Sandstone has been used for building construction since ancient times, but has been in decline since the 1960s.

Sandstone is a common building material used in masonry construction; however, it is not as strong in compression as concrete or brick. The most common use of sandstone today is as paving stones (see flagging stone) used to create walkways, patios & porches.

Sandstone can be cut into thin slabs and installed on a wall as veneer panels or thin slabs can be installed on floors to create an interesting pattern with different colours blending together. Also it can be cut into very large blocks for use as building material or paving stones. It's commonly used for flooring, exterior wall cladding and interior wall cladding due to its natural beauty and durability.

Limestone

Limestone is a sedimentary rock that is made up of the remains of marine organisms. At a company that supplies sandstone and limestone UAE you can find this natural stone in many different colours and textures, depending on the environment where it was formed. The natural stones are porous, so they allow water to seep through them easily. This makes them ideal for use as a wall cladding material because they help keep moisture away from the structure. In addition to this, limestone has high compressive strength and durability.

Limestone is easy to cut and install, making it an ideal building material for commercial projects such as restaurants and hotels. The stone can be used in a variety of designs including block walls, which offer privacy by enclosing areas with solid walls and exterior walls that add style to exteriors.

Quartzite

A hard, non-foliated metamorphic rock that is composed of quartz and other minerals such as feldspar, mica and pyrite. Quartzite is usually a light to dark grey colour but can also be brown or red.

Quartzite natural stone is commonly used as flooring material for commercial buildings and homes because of its durability and strength. It is a natural stone that does not need to be sealed or treated after installation because it does not absorb water or stain easily. The surface of quartzite can be cut and polished to create a smooth finish that looks like marble or granite but at a fraction of the cost.

Because it's made from quartz sandstone, quartzite provides excellent thermal insulation properties that can help keep your interiors warm in the winter and cool in the summer by retaining heat or cooling inside temperature. It's also non-combustible so it won't burn like other materials like wood or fibre cement do if they catch fire.

Travertine

Travertine is a kind of limestone, which is a sedimentary rock formed by the accumulation of calcite and aragonite. Travertine has been used for thousands of years as a building material and was used in ancient Rome. Today, it is one of the most popular choices for flooring and wall cladding.

Travertine offers a wide range of colours. The most common colour is honey-colored or cream-colored, but travertine can also be grey, blue or green. It can also be veined with other colours to give it an even more unique look. The different colours can be applied to a variety of surfaces including walls, floors and countertops.

If you want your home to stand out from the crowd, then travertine could be a great choice for your exterior cladding needs.

Marble

Marble is the most popular stone used in flooring and wall cladding of building exteriors, because of its natural beauty. This stone is available at the best marble supplier in Sharjah in different colours, patterns and textures. Marble has a long history of being used in flooring and wall cladding, because it can be cut into any shape and size.

Marble is one of the strongest stones that can withstand extreme weather conditions (heat and cold). It also does not crack easily like other materials like concrete do.

These marbles can be cut into tiles or slabs depending upon their size requirement and usage purpose.

 Stale Stone

Slate is a metamorphic rock which is formed from clay or volcanic ash and has a layered appearance. The slate stone looks very attractive as its colour varies from black to grey or blue. It can also be found with red stripes which make it more attractive.

Slate stone is considered very durable and it does not crack easily unlike other natural stones like marble or granite.

Slate stones are available in various colours like black, grey and blue which make them highly attractive for interior decoration purposes. Slates are available in small tiles which can be placed in a pattern on the floor or large sheets which can be used as wall cladding material or roofing materials on the top of your building structure. They're popular among builders who want to give their buildings a unique look that stands out from other structures in the area.

Kota Stone

Kota stone has been used in the construction of many buildings and structures throughout the world. It has a beautiful texture and smooth finish and can be used for both interior and exterior purposes.

The product is available in various sizes and thicknesses, depending on the requirement of the customer. The colour of this stone varies from light grey to dark grey with brown or black spots on it. The surface of this stone is smooth and polished so that it can be easily installed on any surface without any difficulty.

This natural stone is widely used as cladding material because of its durability, strength, durability and easy installation process. It requires less maintenance than other types of stones so that you don't need any special tools or skills to install it on your walls or floors, which makes it highly cost-effective as well as long lasting.

Finding a reliable natural stone supplier

A reliable supplier of natural stone is important in order to get the right product and also to ensure that you are getting the best price. Fair Deal Marble & Granite Ind. LLC provides natural stone in different regions in the UAE and neighbouring countries. We are a reputable supplier of marble and granites in UAE that will help you choose the type of stone that will work best for your needs, as well as provide advice on installation on your exterior walls and floors.

Conclusion

Each stone is beautiful in its own right and should be considered for use depending on individual requirements, so if you are a building owner or an architect who is looking for an attractive and natural stone for your exterior floors and wall cladding then contact us or visit our natural stone factory in Sharjah, UAE.