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Stone as a Revolution<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since the utilization of stone and rocks as a basic shelter designed by the cavemen, stone became an essential part and a revolutionary element in the world of construction and space design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And on a regional level, stone is the official architectural language of the vernacular and traditional style of design in Jordan in particular and the Levant region in general. It\u2019s the image that reflects the history of the building and the character it is trying to manifest and show. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u201cEvery block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it.\u201d \u2013Michelangelo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Architects agree that building stone is a really attractive material. But it is the combination of attractiveness, strength, and durability that set stone apart from other building materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stone, or\u00a0rock<\/a>, is a natural substance that is quarried and mined from the\u00a0earth<\/a>\u00a0and used in a variety of applications in\u00a0construction<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stone can be used in masonry<\/a>, including decorative elements<\/a> such as pillars<\/a>, swags and porticos<\/a>.  Also in floor<\/a> and wall<\/a> tiles<\/a> and cladding<\/a>. Paving and roof coverings, kitchen work surfaces and countertops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding on, fire<\/a> surrounds, staircases<\/a> and other decorative elements<\/a>. It can also act as a component<\/a> of concrete<\/a>, mortar<\/a>, cement<\/a>, asphalt<\/a> and some bricks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Methods of Quarry <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are basically two ways of quarrying stone. Dimension stones are extracted in a highly selective manner, using time-consuming and expensive methods for freeing the blocks from the surrounding rock. The other method is through mining. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Stone<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Different\u00a0types of stone\u00a0lend themselves to different uses depending on their characteristics. It is important to get the right advice to ensure that the correct\u00a0kind of stone\u00a0is used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To start with, there is alabaster. A mineral composition of gypsum<\/a>, light-colored, translucent and soft, alabaster<\/a> was commonly used in the medieval period for religious carvings, such as altars, tombs and effigies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, there\u2019s basalt. Basalt<\/a>\u00a0is an igneous\u00a0rock\u00a0that is formed from molten\u00a0rock\u00a0that has solidified under pressure. It has a uniform grey\u00a0color\u00a0and is very hard and compact. Its most\u00a0common\u00a0use is as an\u00a0aggregate\u00a0but polished\u00a0basalt\u00a0is also used for\u00a0flooring, monuments and other\u00a0stone\u00a0objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most commonly known in Jordan is the lime stone. Limestone<\/a>\u00a0lends itself to use as\u00a0floor\u00a0tiles\u00a0throughout a\u00a0building\u00a0and\u00a0bathroom\u00a0wall\u00a0tiles, shower trays,\u00a0cladding<\/a>\u00a0and vanity tops. It is also frequently used in the\u00a0fabric<\/a>\u00a0of a\u00a0building<\/a>\u00a0such as\u00a0fa\u00e7ades<\/a>,\u00a0cornices<\/a>,\u00a0pillars<\/a>\u00a0and other decorative features, especially in\u00a0conservation areas\u00a0where\u00a0traditional building<\/a>\u00a0materials<\/a>\u00a0are required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are various types of stone that you can find through this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The process of applying stone has many variations, depending on the type of application and the method you want to represent it. In Jordan for example, using stone on facades has some different methods according to the application process. For instance, there is the traditional cladding of stone to the mass of the building using concrete, and there is also mechanical cladding without using an adhesive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Phi Contracting Co. <\/strong>we understand the importance of stone application and its effect on the architectural language locally. We have the skill set and knowledge to create your vision and design<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

References<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n