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.
O le tali faigofie o le Ioe! Ufi maa 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.
Lona lua, o le fa'aopoopoina o se fa'ama'a fa'apipi'i i fafo o le fale e mafai ona fa'aleleia atili ai le fa'aogaina o le vevela. O le fa'aopoopoga fa'aopoopo o le a fa'aleleia atili ai le mafai ona fa'amama, fesoasoani e maileia le vevela i totonu. O le fa'apipi'i o ma'a o le a puipuia ai fo'i piliki fafo mai le tau, fa'aitiitia ai le tafia ma fa'aumiumi ai le ola o le fale.
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. O le fa'apipi'i ma'a o le a fa'aleleia atili ai le fa'ailo – 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. O maa masani e maua ai le puipuiga – 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. O le ufiufi maa e 100% e le mafai ona mu – 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 pei ona mafai ona e vaʻaia, o le maʻa masani o se filifiliga sili lea mo le faʻapipiʻiina o se fale i fafo. E mafai ona fa'aoga mo fale e nonofo ai ma fale fa'apisinisi ma e ta'uta'ua i fa'afouga fa'aonaponei ma fa'aleaganu'u.