{"id":3882,"date":"2018-10-25T20:06:33","date_gmt":"2018-10-25T20:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grandriverstone.com\/?p=3882"},"modified":"2023-05-24T19:36:44","modified_gmt":"2023-05-24T19:36:44","slug":"5-reasons-why-stone-outperforms-other-materials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grandriverstone.com\/blog\/5-reasons-why-stone-outperforms-other-materials\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons Why Stone Outperforms Other Materials"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know natural stone was one of the first building materials ever used?<\/p>\n<p>From large buildings and bridges to backyard stone pathways and <a href=\"\/landscaping-supplies\/retaining-walls\/\">retaining walls<\/a>, natural stone has been used for its versatility and reliability.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, natural stone outperforms other materials time and again.<\/p>\n<p>Why? Well, natural stone has a low environmental impact, it\u2019s extremely durable with little maintenance, and it has a timeless beauty and grandeur.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3886\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Natural-Stone-Banas.png\" alt=\"Natural Stone Banas\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>1. Low Environmental Impact<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Natural stone is made from nature, by nature. This means it requires no chemicals, pollutants, and releases no hazardous gases like other building materials do.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, no energy is needed to manufacture stone\u2014only quarrying and processing.<\/p>\n<p>Natural stone is as \u201cgreen\u201d as it gets.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>2. Easy Maintenance<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Stone requires very little maintenance and care to keep it beautiful.<\/p>\n<p>While other building materials need to be regularly painted, stained or sealed, natural stone doesn\u2019t. It creates its own natural patina, which naturally enhances its beauty over time.<\/p>\n<p>You, like your clients, want to spend time enjoying your home\u2019s landscaping. Not maintaining it. That\u2019s why natural stone is so great.<\/p>\n<p>Typically, regular sweeping is all that\u2019s needed to keep your natural stone beautiful for years to come.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>3. Strong and Durable<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Natural stone is one of the most popular building materials for its durability and resistance to damage. Plus, it\u2019s a long-lasting material that you most likely will never have to replace.<\/p>\n<p>What else makes stone the strongest and most durable choice?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It doesn\u2019t rot<\/li>\n<li>It is resistant to pests<\/li>\n<li>Fireproof<\/li>\n<li>Less susceptible to frost damage<\/li>\n<li>Small chips and damage are difficult to spot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>4. Timeless and Versitile<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/landscaping-supplies\/flagstone\/\">Natural stone retains its natural beauty<\/a> and has a much longer lifespan than its building counterparts (concrete, brick, etc).<\/p>\n<p>Stone never goes out of style and can look just as stunning after 100 years, as the day it was installed.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, since it\u2019s a natural material, it blends seamlessly with outdoor surroundings and its colours and textures vary naturally. Stone can be resurfaced in many ways to match any style and ambiance, and it can be cut into any shape or size for any application.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>5. Great in All Seasons<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Unlike other landscaping materials, natural stone is consistent through temperature changes.<\/p>\n<p>Common building materials, such as wood and cement, expand and contract throughout the changing seasons. This can cause major damage and warping. Meanwhile, natural stone remains consistent through even the harshest Canadian climates.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3895\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Snow-covered-stone-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Snow covered stone\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>How can you make sure your stone is safe throughout the Canadian winter?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Remove snow from stone and interlocking pavers before it melts<\/strong>\u2014Once snow melts and water seeps into the cracks in your stone, it will freeze in the cracks causing your stone to expand and warp.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seal your natural stone in the fall<\/strong>\u2014Prevent damages before they happen by having your hardscaping sealed in the fall months.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be cautious with snow shoveling<\/strong>\u2014Metal show snovels can scratch your natural stone or pavers, and it can even scrape off sealant. Try using a snow blower or plastic snow shovel instead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Let Us Help With Your Stonework<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Grand River Natural Stone has the tools to make your home beautiful throughout the year, so trust us with all of your landscaping needs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">For more information about our services, give us a call or visit us<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/contact-us\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2490\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Grand-River-Request-a-Quote-300x73.png\" alt=\"Request a Quote\" width=\"300\" height=\"73\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know natural stone was one of the first building materials ever used? From large buildings and bridges to backyard stone pathways and retaining walls, natural stone has been used for its versatility and reliability. 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