Natural Superiority
Limestone is a raw material highly valued by the construction industry for its natural beauty and hardwearing characteristics. Natural limestone acts and breathes like a natural insulator. It is a unique energy-saving material.
The natural inside temperature of a house made from limestone remains at a comfortable 22 ° C all year round in Mediterranean climates.
Natural Versatility
Limestone can be chiselled, cut and moulded to almost any shape. The finish can be mosaic, shattered, rock faced, pillow faced, diamond cut, rough cut, brick sized, modular sized and almost any other design imaginable.
Limestone can be used in homes for corbels, lintels, arches, coins, sills and pillars; as well as columns, capping, bull nosing and specially carved features. The versatility of limestone makes it a very economical resource for the construction industry. |
Natural Beauty
The aesthetic beauty of limestone has been appreciated down through the centuries. Here in Australia, all you need to do is look around our cities and towns and you will quickly discover the historical and aesthetic importance of limestone as an outstanding building material.
Natural Strength
The strength of limestone is remarkably consistent and therefore satisfies all demands for structural adequacy. Blocks are traditionally cut in modular sizes to match existing brickwork coursing and stretcher panels. And being lighter than both cement or clay-type mediums, limestone blocks can be laid with ease and accuracy.
Natural Durability
Over time, limestone's proven ability to resist the forces of weather and pollution has seen it widely used in a huge variety of development projects. Then, as now, natural limestone has weathered the passages of time. |