Uncalibrated stone is an excellent material for cladding a building exterior. Usually viewed as a roofing material, uncalibrated stone has some excellent properties and can be used for cladding, flooring, and decorative purposes. Natural stone is attractive, weather resistant, durable, and fireproof, making it the perfect choice for cladding a building’s façade. But does stone cladding add value to a property? Let’s take a closer look.
ʻO ka pane maʻalahi ʻo ʻAe! Paʻa pōhaku can add value to a property. The more complicated question, however, is how can it do this? Firstly, natural stone is a visually attractive material. Its unique appearance and natural grey colour can transform the appearance of any property’s exterior or interior walls. This increases a property’s market value by making it more appealing to potential buyers.
ʻO ka lua, ʻo ka hoʻohui ʻana i kahi papa pōhaku i waho o ka hale e hiki ke hoʻomaikaʻi nui i ka hana wela. E hoʻonui ka papa ʻokoʻa i ka mana insulating, e kōkua ana i ka pahele i ka wela i loko. ʻO kahi papa pōhaku e hoʻomalu ai i ka hana pōhaku o waho mai ka hoʻomaloʻo ʻana, e hōʻemi ana i ka hū a hoʻolōʻihi i ke ola o ka hale.
At SSQ, we supply high quality natural stone which has been used in cladding projects across the UK. If you’re considering natural stone as a cladding option, here are three reasons why it’s the way forward:
1. E hoʻonui ʻia ka hoʻopiʻi ʻana o ka pale pōhaku – Natural stone has a unique attractive appearance. It will transform the overall look of any building making it a more attractive option for potential buyers.
2. Mālama ka pōhaku maoli – Weather resistant, durable, UV barrier, protective layer, waterproof. With a natural stone clad exterior, far less maintenance will be required on any property exterior.
3. He 100% hiki ole ke puhi pohaku – Natural stone is one of the most fire-resistant building materials available today. It will protect a building from the spread of fire making it the perfect choice for cladding multi-occupancy properties.
E like me kāu e ʻike ai, ʻo ka pōhaku maoli kahi koho maikaʻi loa no ka hoʻopaʻa ʻana i waho o ka waiwai. Hiki ke hoʻohana ʻia no nā hale noho a me nā hale kūʻai aku a kaulana i ka hoʻoponopono hou ʻana i nā waiwai o kēia wā a me nā kuʻuna.