WHAT DO KNOW ABOUT MARBLE SLATE STONES?
- eddisons granyt
- Feb 7, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 8, 2021
Natural stones have been explored and in use for a long time.
In Egypt, it was used to construct obelisks and sarcophagi that then led to pyramids.
In the past, these natural stones were used for flooring purposes, mostly to symbolize prestige. Natural stones were a statement of affluence and royalty.
For the royal families back then, a distinction was crucial; hence, using unique stones for palaces’ construction, decorations, and monuments.
Natural marble slate stones were previously also used for advertisement; most ornaments in the past were carved from this material.
This was a mark of influential people.
Four common types of stones used included marble slate stones, granite, limestone, and sandstones.
MARBLE SLATE STONE
Slate is a metamorphic stone.
It has various colors that can be applied both on the inside and outside.
They include; gray slate (patterns), rusty brown slate (patterns), yellow slate patterns, red slate (patterns), green slate, purple slate, and black slate.
All these textures play an important role in carving out tones and exquisite decor patterns.
A wide variety of slates exist on the market, both foreign and domestic, and these can be drastically different in density, hardness, porosity, and aesthetics.
Users should verify that the slate they plan to use is applicable to the demands of the project and has a successful history in such installations.
Each marble slate slab is unique, which makes it captivating.
Like art, select a slab that carries a bold pattern, which will produce an eye-catching accent wall.
WHY MARBLE SLATE STONES
Durability
Marble slate Floors lasts for 100 years with proper maintenance
Marble slate roofing lasts 20-70 years with proper maintenance
Other exterior applications last for a lifetime
Reuse & Recyclability
Aggregate/fill
Memorials/monuments
Retaining walls
Walkways
Landscaping
Re-installation on other buildings
Ensure reclaimed slate meets ASTM specifications before using for structural purposes.
American Society for Testing and Materials. ASTM C-406 Standard Specification for Roofing Slate. 2006.06.01 (E 2006).
National Association of Home Builders. 2007. Study of Life Expectancy of Home Components. http://www.nahb.org/fileUpload_details.aspx?contentID=72475.
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