Tuesday 2 December 2014

Sandstone and Teakwood Sandstone



A type of natural stone is Sandstone. A stone made up of grains of quartz and other minerals is sandstone. Actually, grains of quartz and other minerals are in fairly uniform size. The grains are often smooth. The sandstone is known for its purposeful properties. It is known for its toughness. It holds functional as well as aesthetical values. It is durable and long-lasting yet very attractive and elegant. These are few of the reasons why people as well as most architects prefer using the type of natural stone – sandstone and its sub-types, for different buildings and construction-purposes. Some of the purposeful features of sandstones are:

  • It is hard
  • It is compact
  • It is durable
  • It requires low maintenance
  • It is acid-proof
  • It is compatible to different environment conditions
  • It is used for different purposes such as flooring, roofing, paving and paneling. It is also used for installing beams, pillars, arches and doors and window sills. Many people prefer this stone-type for wall-facing, fence posts as well.
  • It is used for exteriors and interiors as well, as it has thermal resistance properties.

Let’s discuss about a sub-type of sandstone – Teakwood Sandstone. This type of sandstone is used for different purposes as discussed or mentioned above. It has been known and mostly used for the reasons such as its regular bedding, uniform grain size, suitable nature and durability. Teakwood Sandstone is used as tiles and in form of pavers for different construction-purposes. This stone type looks very beautiful and unique when installed. It enhances the look of the property. And most people use this type of stone for interior decoration and for exterior decoration of the property as well. As it is honed and has a smooth finish, it is very well- appreciated and demanded for its natural texture and beautiful among buyers.

This type of teakwood sandstone is accessible in a variety of patterns, sizes and textures. This certainly helps people to meet the requirements and purposes of decor of any area, inside or outside property. Manufacturers and suppliers offer range of types and sub-types of natural stones. As these are accessible in several shapes, patterns and colors and are very much in demand among architects, landscapers and buyers because of features of perfect polish, low maintenance and high strength along with aesthetic-appeal.

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  1. Find Teakwood Sandstone
    At Gaiastone we take great pride on the values we bring into work; we are passionate about natural stone, and we are also passionate about our environment. In fact, our name, Gaiastone, means Stone from the Earth.
    http://www.gaiastone.com.au/

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