The difference between natural and artificial stone

Natural stone is the original version that consists of natural materials found in the surrounding environment, while the industrial is made of concrete material treated to be similar to natural stone, and therefore natural stone surpasses artificial stone in the beauty of the external appearance. Artificial stone's strength of breaking resistance depends on the concrete material from which it is made, while the strength of natural stone's resistance to breakage depends on the type of rock. Artificial stone is light in weight compared to natural stone. Ease of installation of artificial stone compared to natural; because there is a large roughness in the back helps to install it directly mix. The hardness of artificial stone is roughly equivalent to the strength of natural stone, and can outweigh it, because defects in natural stones have been studied, and avoided when making stones in factories. Artificial stone is characterized by perfection and unity of colors, while natural stone is random colors and forms; because they are formed by nature, and this may be an advantage sought by some because of the aesthetics of luxury and luxury. Artificial stone resists moisture and salts better and stronger than natural stone, depending on the type of concrete from which it is made. Artificial stone is low in cost compared to artificial stone which requires its use in the construction process a huge budget. Artificial stone is characterized by not causing the formation of many residues during the construction process, because all pieces come pre-manufactured to be suitable for each other, while natural stones, create many residues that require disposal after completion of construction. Artificial stone is easy to clean compared to natural stone, which is attracted to the dirt and dust consisting of the same stone material; thus, the process of selecting stone cleaning materials becomes more difficult and complex. The life span of natural stone is greater than that of artificial stone, since the largest guarantee period for the industrial does not exceed 15 years, and its shelf life ranges from 25 to 30 years at best, while natural stones are older than the buildings themselves. Artificial stone exists and is available in different shapes and colors, unlike natural stone from which a few specific shapes and colors are available. The light weight of artificial stone allows it to be fixed on non-structural foundations such as wooden frames, while the heavy weight of natural stone allows it to be fixed only on solid structural foundations. Artificial stone is not preferred for use in buildings that are exposed to harsh climatic or chemical conditions, unlike the naturalness that its durability qualifies to be able to withstand the harshest conditions.For example, artificial stone cannot be used in the construction of swimming pools; The swimming pool is compromised.


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