Natural facing stone is good in all respects, except for one – too expensive. Artificial stone, especially from the collections of famous manufacturers, looks no worse, but much more affordable in price. It is worth noting that when working with an artificial stone, it may be necessary to rent a compressor with jack hammers.
You can choose high -quality material, focusing on certain tips. For example, artificial stone does not have to be accompanied by certificates of conformity. But well -known manufacturers do this, and indicate all the characteristics of the material, data on which are obtained by thorough laboratory research. Be sure to indicate in such a certificate how many freezing cycles can withstand the stone, what is its compression strength, and whether the substances unsafe for the environment are also contained in the composition. The price also significantly affects the composition of the stone. For example, a mandatory component is a cement that can be gray (cheaper), or white (more expensive). Stone baby can be made of sand and expanded clay, and can be made of pumice or perlite.
In addition, pigments and their number in the composition of the stone have a significant impact on the price. You should not acquire a fresh stone, since chemical processes can continue in the process of storage, as a result of which the stone can change its shade and geometry.