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Natural stone is held in high regard as one of the premier construction and green building materials along with the ageless metal copper, because they project unique character, stability, solidity, durability, natural beauty, elegance and grandeur which are qualities architects, designers, builders, landscapers and lovers of genuine stone and copper cherish. Natural stone's infinite variations in texture, patterns and colors are impossible to replicate. Natural stone's true strength is it's unmatched value, uniqueness and wonderful character.

A natural resource such as natural stone is a quarried, minimally processed, genuine natural material as opposed to manufactured artificial man-made materials, faux, imitation, cultured, synthetic or simulated stone products. Natural stone inherently posseses many green building material qualities: natural stone is quarried or mined directly out of the earth and minimally mechanically processed using environmentally conscious techniques; all waste material can be used or recycled; natural stone requires no external finishes or chemical treatments; natural stone generates no harmful emissions or byproducts; natural stone does not promote growth of mold, germs or other harmful pathogens; natural stone is healthy, hygienic and non-toxic; natural stone mass promotes more even indoor temperature and healthier indoor air quality; natural stone is both moisture and corrosion resistant; natural stone weathers extremely well; natural stone is not a flammable material; natural stone is not damaged by water; natural stone does not break down, decompose, decay or deteriorate like previously living organic materials and most man made materials; natural stone ages beautifully and gracefully as natural patina formation, any discoloration, pitting, chipping or cracking enhance it's character and natural appearance; natural stone requires little upkeep or maintenance; natural stone is extremely durable, outlasting the owner's lifetime and even the building's lifespan; natural stone is salvageable, reusable, absolutely recyclable and retains it's value extremely well.

Natural stone is one of the oldest, most durable building materials used by mankind and countless buildings and structures incorporating natural stone stood or lasted for centuries. Natural stone was used because it was an abundant resource found directly in the natural environment, required minimal processing and was fairly easy to work with. Today, spending even a little more for natural, earth friendly, green, durable materials has proven cheaper in the long run because they won’t have to be replaced as often if at all, maintained as much and they can be recycled. Considering building materials whole life-cycle cost, rather than focusing primarily on initial cost yields some rather eye opening results and provides genuine savings.

With substantial advancement in mining, processing and shipping technology, use of natural stone has grown from use primarily only in major buildings and large expensive estates to becoming a feature in homes and buildings of every size and budget today. The world has seen a drastic reduction of genuine stone prices over the last decade or so. Around the world there is now an enormous inventory of natural stone and even more is being discovered and unearthed every day. A combination of many technological advances and this very plentiful supply have combined to make natural stone very affordable and price competitive with man made materials, while having better green building characteristics and life cycle cost benefits. People have embraced the beauty and elegance of this unique, all natural material for their floors, wall coverings, kitchens, baths, outdoor landscaping and paving. Consumers do prefer natural stone because it is the real thing which can not be duplicated in a laboratory or factory but is mother nature's very own genuine product. Natural stone is created by nature in many thousands of color variations with no two natural stone pieces exactly the same which gives natural stone it's distinctive and natural character. Nothing else approaches the uniqueness, durability and wide range of applicability of genuine natural stone. From the beginning of time until far into the future, natural stone will always be an excellent green building material and eco friendly product while still having natural beauty, richness, grace and timeless elegance.

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