In the past few decades, the publics views on sustainability and environmentally friendly business practices have transformed completely. People are now much more interested to find out where building materials come from, and how sustainable and eco-friendly they are. Natural stone is one of the most eco-friendly building materials in the world. Why is stone sustainable?
Stone is a natural material.
Stone is a natural product of the Earth. It does not require other materials or resources to create it. There is sufficient supply of stone everywhere, and the specifier can choose from stones with different textures, veining and colours. Natural stone contains no harmful chemicals or toxins, so you can be sure that your environment will be healthy.
Stone is quarried regionally.
Another advantage is that stone is usually available locally. Locally manufactured and extracted materials reduce environmental impacts by reducing emissions of greenhouse gasses during transportation of the materials.
Stone is very durable.
Stone is very resistant to erosion and will not deteriorate easily. This means that using natural stone as a building material will enhance the value of your project while the need to replace materials over a longer period of time will be reduced. Stone is also a great choice for the interior of the house, especially for flooring, because it can endure heavy use.
Stone is very durable.
Stone is very resistant to erosion and will not deteriorate easily. This means that using natural stone as a building material will enhance the value of your project while the need to replace materials over a longer period of time will be reduced. Stone is also a great choice for the interior of the house, especially for flooring, because it can endure heavy use.
Minimal maintenance
Natural stone requires very little maintenance to remain beautiful and fully functional. Like many natural materials stone gains character over time.
Stone is recyclable.
As stone is a natural material, it is far easier to recycle or reuse it when compared to materials like concrete. Natural stone can be reused for building retaining walls or paving pathways, for example. Using recycled stone can eliminate the use of energy, water, and other resources needed to generate new products from virgin or raw material sources.
Designing a sustainable home is increasingly important for new homeowners and specifiers. They nowadays have numerous options to choose from. It is therefore essential to talk to an experienced stone professional about their needs and desires so he or she can help them to make the right choices and talk them through the advantages and disadvantages of each option. By doing that, they will be able to enjoy a beautiful stone home for many years to come and to reduce their costs in the future.
