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Technical guide

Comparative technical chart of stones and other materials

 

Since the beginning of time, stone has been used by man to construct, protect, ornate and trample... Techniques and technologies have constantly evolved in parallel with the emergence of new materials, some of which rival stone with ever-perfected innovations and efficiency.

The chart here below is meant to compare solutions employed today in private and public works for facing, wall insulation and paving. This comparison of various materials clearly shows that stone still holds a few trump cards.


Facing

Type
ecological properties
MaintenanceLongevityInsulation quality
CostRemarks
Stone
++
 very easy
 100 years + Very good
 ++ Very solid walls,be careful of frost
Natural stone
facing
++
 very easy 20 years + Good + Very good aging and  beautiful appearance
Reconstituted stone facing
--
 very easy 20 years + Average +

not ecological due to molded ciments to look like stone
Roughcast
-
 Difficult 5 - 15 years Average - Be careful of energy loss from walls covered
Timber frame wall
+
 Easy 100 years + Average + Be careful of insects, humidity problems, rapid degradation, and strict regulations governing wood construction 
Exposed concrete
-
 Difficult 10 - 15 years Good - Concrete subject to cracks and erosion, atmospheric changes may cause wall deformation
Paint
+/-
 Easy 1 - 7 years Average - Cost and longevity vary according to quality. Apply several layers and maintain regularly.

 


Thermal characteristics of walls

Name
Insulation quality
 Longevity Cost
Remarks
Stone
+
 Very good
 +
inscribed in HQE policy, may need insulation
Perpend
-
 Average -
Energy loss may be significant
Wood
+
 Very good +/-
Ecological, needs insulation
Brick
+
 Good +
Same thermal characteristics as stone

 Cellulaire concrete
+
 100 years + +
Constituted with same qualities as stone

 


Flooring

Type
Laying
 Maintenance
Sanitary quality
 Cost Floor heating
Phonic insulation
Stone
Difficult
 Very easy
Very good
 ++ ++
+
Reconstituted stone
Not difficult
 Easy
Good
 + +
+
Tiles Difficult Easy
Good
 - - depends on glue
--
Wood
Not difficult
 Not difficult
Beware of humidity
 +/- No
-
Carpet
Easy
 Easy
Not very good
 - -
+
Linoleum
Facile
 Facile
Bonne
 - -
-

Caption:

++ costly    + economical   - economical

Burgundy stone offers a wide palette of colours and nuances that bring warmth and serenity to any home. It is used both indoors and outdoors, for the kitchen, bathroom, terrace or swimming pool border. By choosing the natural stone of Burgundy, you are assured of quality and durability.

 


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