Granite is a natural stone formed by heat and extreme pressure underground. Due to its toughness, it has been used in the construction industry for thousands of years. In this blog, we will discuss some of the uses of granite in house construction.
Without further ado, let’s get started.
Uses of Granite in House Construction
Constructing a house is a tedious task, one that requires both time and money. There are many factors to consider – from checking the quality of bricks, concrete and other construction materials to haggling with shopkeepers. If you are sure of the material’s strength and durability, you won’t have to worry about maintenance and repair costs that come with poor quality materials used in a building’s foundation or finishing stages.
Granite is one solid construction material with multiple uses. From making sculptures in your garden, pavements, flooring to countertops, you will find granite in almost every area of the house. Here are some of the common uses of granite in house construction.
- Pavement
- External cladding
- Flooring
- Backsplash
- Kitchen countertop
- Garden sculpture
Let’s discuss these in detail.
Pavement
Granite is used in making pavements and pathways in patio and gardens. Since it is weather-resistant, granite is used in the outdoor setting. They also come in a number of shades and hues – from red, green to the more commonly used grey and black shades, granite is a sturdy tough material and a perfect match for outdoor flooring, walls and even garden pathways.
External cladding
If you want a weather-resistant cladding for your exterior wall, then choose granite over other types of exterior wall claddings. Not only sturdy and tough, granite walls can hide away dirt and grime making it ideal for the outer walls.
Flooring
Granite floors are resistant to moisture and are therefore used in bathrooms and kitchens. Moreover, since they resist stains, it is considered ideal for kitchen flooring, where spillages are more common than any other part of the house. Granite floors is also considered one of the best flooring options for high traffic areas because of its durability and strength.
Backsplash
Because of its ability to resist stains, granite backsplashes can easily hide away stains and also can be wiped off the surface without much effort. Cleaning a backsplash can be challenging with grime, greasy stains and dirt all of which can be easily cleaned on a granite surface.
Kitchen countertop
Because of easy maintenance and cleaning, granite countertops are quite popular. They give a clean look to the kitchen and are moisture resistant so you don’t have to spend a fortune on the maintenance or repair costs.
Garden sculpture
If you are looking for ways to beautify your garden, then build a garden sculpture using granite stone. Craft a granite monument for your own garden! This is for those homeowners who are looking for garden ornaments and decorations to beautify their homes. Granite sculptures can withstand temperature fluctuations and climatic changes and are therefore ideal for outdoor setting.
So, these were some of the best pros of granite and where it is used in construction. If you are constructing a house and want to know how much money would go into the project, then do read our informative pieces on:
- Construction cost of a 5 marla house
- Construction cost of a 10 marla house
- Construction cost of a 1 kanal house
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