Limestone Learning Center

A ground full of crumbled Limestone

The Importance of Limestone

There is No One that Doesn’t Use Limestone

Limestone is a naturally forming mineral that is found in various amount on every continent. The Ancient Romans were among the first to use it as a building material, recognizing its aesthetic quality, and strength. It turns out, though, that limestone has more than just a pretty face to offer – its variety of uses make everything that it does a little better. The fact that limestone is a naturally-occurring stone with no help from modern man also makes it a more appealing material for its variety of uses. From the cozy indoors to the great outdoors, limestone is a multi use material that contributes a little something to everyone around.

Inside the Home

Entire buildings were once made of limestone, and as time has gone on, people have become more inventive with the carving and shaping of limestone. Beautiful work happens when stonemasons put their all into a job, and you can even bring some of this magic into your home by contacting your local limestone company. If you’re in need of beautiful and durable flooring, limestone is a great choice for any room. While the temperature will shift with the weather, you won’t be saddled with heavy cleaning once spring rolls around. Limestone is low-maintenance and long-lasting. You can use specialized industrial products, available at most hardware stores, for little bit of maintenance necessary, or you can make your own solutions.

Outside of the Home

Limestone’s usefulness for the home continues outside of the home. Strong and attractive, many people love limestone for their home’s columns and fountains. Fountains are an especially good luxury investment. Long days are more tolerable when you have the peace of a fountain. Birds may come to bathe in the still waters on and around the fountain, and you’ll enjoy seeing other animals go about their business around your pretty fountain. Maybe you want a separate birdbath for the outside of your home, or closer to your patio. Adding limestone to your home could be a comfortable patio, or a place for your flowers to bloom.

On Farms

The limestone used in agriculture has several different names, including, ‘lime.’ Limestone is a finely-ground powder, something nearly dissolvable in water. While it doesn’t ever fully dissolve in water or in soil, this type of limestone does supply nutrients, including various oxides. The oxides that are created by limestone in soil reduce the acidity of the soil, making it a more hospitable environment for the plants grown in the soil. Healthy plants come from healthy soil, and there are few supplements for your soil that are better or more effective than limestone. This same type of limestone can also be fed to livestock, and will positively contribute to their growth, and their overall health.

Beachside

Again, limestone comes from calcified animal remains, pressed into a strong, attractive material. This strong, attractive material, though, isn’t only available in the type of material with which you’d build a home – it also makes for interesting and beautiful formations. A handful of tiny shells fused together actually constitutes a limestone formation! From your home in the hills to the sand on the beach, everyone loves limestone.