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Facing The Elements: Durable Limestone Design Options

For anyone unfamiliar with it, redesigning part of your home can seem like a fairly daunting task. There’s a lot to take into consideration, including the overall cost, how long it will take, what you’re going to put out of commission during the redesign, and more. One of the most important things you need to decide on is the type of material you will use for whatever changes you’re making.

Making Limestone a Staple of Your Home’s Design

While there are a variety of materials you can create custom home features with, limestone is not only one of the oldest and most durable, it’s also one of the most versatile. Ancient massive structures like the Egyptian Pyramids were built with limestone, and are still standing to this day! In modern construction, limestone is used for a variety of home features, and the material is still as durable as it was thousands of years ago.

Why You Should Use Limestone

Firstly, unlike other building materials, limestone is cut directly from quarries, which means it can come in a variety of colors and has a very tight grain. This is what makes it such a durable material, and limestone structures can go without any cracks or erosions for years. Also, the material itself is easy to work with, so craftsmen are able to make a variety of structures based on your specific design. Limestone can also exist in changing weather much better than other building materials, and it’s a great heat conductor where applicable. All of these reasons (along with others not listed here) mean you can use limestone for a variety of features.

Custom Flooring

Whether you’re redesigning a single room or are creating an entirely new backyard experience, limestone flooring is a perfect way to add a level of sophistication to your home. One of the ways you can take advantage of the material is by creating your pool deck out of limestone, since it can deal with a variety of elements, and is not prone to crack or expand when water sealed. Limestone is also great in high foot-traffic areas, and won’t show wear and tear, even after years of use.

Limestone In The Kitchen

There are also a lot of opportunities to use limestone in your kitchen. Because of its natural heat resistance, the material can be used to craft elegant kitchen hoods. This is a truly unique look, and it can make your kitchen feel like a classic European estate. When you work with a skilled team of craftsmen, they can add intricate designs, so that the kitchen hood is truly one of a kind. The kitchen hood will look even better when complemented by precisely cut limestone countertops. They are easy to clean, have an impressive look, and come in a variety of colors depending on the specific type of limestone you use.

Create Long Lasting Home Features With Limestone

When you partner with passionate and expert limestone craftsmen, you can completely transform certain aspects of your home, adding a new sense of style and long-term value. Always reach out to a company with an expansive portfolio that can handle different types of work around your home.

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