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.
Ko te whakautu ngawari ko Ae! Whakapiri kohatu 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.
Tuarua, ko te taapiri i tetahi paparanga kohatu ki te taha o waho o te whare ka tino pai ake te mahi waiariki. Ko te paparanga taapiri ka whakarei ake i te kaha whakamaarama, ka awhina i te mahanga wera o roto. Ko te paparanga o te kowhatu kowhatu ka tiaki i nga pereki o waho mai i te huarere, ka whakaiti i te horo me te roa o te oranga o te whare.
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. Ko te whakakikorua i te kowhatu ka whakanui i te ahua o te aukati – 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. Ko te kohatu taiao he whakamarumaru – 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. 100% kore-whakangiha te whakakikorua kohatu – 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.
Ka taea e koe te kite, ko te kohatu taiao he pai rawa atu mo te whakakikorua i nga rawa o waho. Ka taea te whakamahi mo nga whare noho me nga whare arumoni me te rongonui i roto i nga whakahoutanga o nga rawa o naianei me o mua.