Why natural stone should be your natural choice

When we hear the phrase “natural” or “organic” we often assume it is yet another attempt at vague or uninspired marketing trying to feign a better or more environmentally friendly product. However, when it comes to natural stone, that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Nothing is more natural than literally turning to the earth for materials, and the aggregate and landscaping industries agree that natural stone is the way to go.

Apart from being beautiful, abundant and durable, natural stone may also be the most sustainable option in an ecologically conscious future.

Here are some reasons why landscape architects believe the popularity of natural stone will continue to grow in the future.

Natural Stone is Extremely Durable

Natural stone has a high pressure resistant value far greater than alternative building materials. Extremely dense stone, like granites, has the lowest abrasion values for floor coverings and has gained the reputation of being an everlasting material.

Natural stone is resistant to sun damage as it has great thermal conductivity. Natural stone is also highly water-resistant as the pores and capillaries of the stone allow for moisture to evaporate easily through the stone, thus allowing the stone to breathe. This also reduces the possibility of mold growth, stone discolouration and water damage.

Unique Designs and One of a Kind

As much as we may try, there is no imitating the beauty of nature. No other building material can offer the sheer variety of structures and colors of natural stone. It offers developers, architects and designers a broad spectrum of choices, allowing natural stone structures to match any desired ambience or appearance.

The way in which we manufacture natural stone also does not inhibit the imaginative use of the material. Natural stones are quarried from large blocks, which are then cut by fabricators into requested sizes. The size of the natural stone slabs is limited only by the size of the rough blocks, and not by stand dimensions specified by production. Thus, the size and shape of the slab can be individually adapted to meet any planning requirements. Modern processing machines also allow for inlay work in natural stone.

The natural variety of the stones combined with processing results in a building material that can be molded to any designer or architect’s imagination, making for a truly unique and individualized building material.

Natural Stone is sustainable and Ecological

Natural stone is a building material that requires minimal processing. The environmental and ecological impact of manufacturing many building materials can be very high, however, we extract natural stone practically in its manufactured state.

Furthermore, the stone unearthed predominantly from smaller quarries and requires minimal blasting operations, allowing quarry sites to be completely restored and rehabilitated to its natural state.

Natural Stone is the Best Option

Natural stone is a prime choice for both architecture and landscaping. It can withstand the passage of time, resist the elements and is a guarantee that the structure will remain intact for future generations.

Simply put, there is no other building material that can rival the beauty, durability, strength and sustainability of natural stone.

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For over 40 years, CED has developed and extended its range of natural stone products and today we have one of the widest selections of natural stone products to choose from.

To find out more about what stone we can offer for commercial projects or how our specialist team can help you, please contact us today: +1 (866) 918 4298