What stone is commonly used for exterior walls? Generally, there are granite, basalt, limestone, dolomite, sandstone and marble as the stone materials for exterior walls. Only the actual situation can determine which kind of stone is the most suitable.
Artificial stone
The main components of artificial stone are resin, aluminum powder, pigment and curing agent. Artificial stone is not only multifunctional and colorful, but also has a wider range of applications. Artificial stone is non-toxic, radioactive, flame retardant, non-sticky, pollution-free, antibacterial, mildew-proof, wear-resistant, impact-resistant, easy to maintain, seamless splicing and changeable in shape.
granite
The use of granite is divided according to the particle size: the fine particles can be polished or carved into decorative plates or works of art; Medium-sized ore is usually used to build docks, arches, dams, seaports, footholds, foundations, sidewalks and so on. Coarse-grained macadam is an excellent aggregate of concrete. Granite is also used as acid-resistant lining and container in chemical and metallurgical production because of its acid resistance.
marble
Marble is mainly used for processing into various shapes and plates, as the walls, floors, platforms and columns of buildings, and also as the material of memorial buildings such as monuments, towers and statues. Marble can also be carved into handicrafts, stationery, lamps, utensils and other practical works of art, which are soft, beautiful, solemn and elegant. It is an ideal material for decorating luxury buildings and a traditional material for artistic carving.
Ordinary brick
Red brick has certain strength and durability, and because of its porosity, it has certain advantages of heat preservation and sound insulation. Therefore, it is suitable for wall materials and can also be used for building columns, arches, chimneys, floors and foundations. Old buildings often use it as building materials. Invented by the ancient Romans, many classical buildings in Europe have the shadow of red bricks on their roofs and walls.
quartzite
The main material of quartz stone is timely, and the rich TINT makes it have the texture of natural stone and beautiful surface luster. Quartz stone countertops have a variety of colors, and Gobi series, crystal series, granite series and shining star series are more distinctive, which can be widely used in public buildings and home decoration.