So! You are thinking of remodeling your front yard, or even your entry way…maybe even your bathroom? The growing interest in sustainable options has created beautiful, timeless, sustainable homes. If you are looking for a sustainable option that will meet all your needs, stone is the answer. The usage of stone is versatile and as a result, your home will surpass aesthetics, performance, and cost goals in any area dreamed of.

A huge reason so many people are switching to sustainable options is because of the conservation on resources like energy, water and materials. While your home is extremely important, we at Building Ideas Inc. want to also focus on your family’s health and the environment. The benefits of this versatile resource for your home, will overcome the time and money spent.

As a human on this planet, we have a responsibility to take care of our Earth. As it is, she is the only one we have. Choosing natural stone for your home can actively contribute towards preservation, restoration and improve the environment. 

So why should you choose stone? 

1. Stone is made sustainably. 

Stone extraction and creation has become increasingly cost efficient over the years. The methods of quarrying, cutting into rock or ground to obtain stone or other materials, has made stone easier to use. These advancements have conserved resources, prevented pollution, and minimized waste. The industry of stone making, and exportation has become substantially green through design requirements. 

2. Stone can be reused and recycled. 

The usage of stone is endless! Over its lifetime, it can be used in a variety of places. From an old stone building, to the usage of paving entryways, retain walls, or an exterior facade. The design options are endless as well, as stone can be cut and turned into wall designs. The lifespan of stone will never go to waste. When you decide to use recycled stone, you and your family are eliminating the usage of energy, water, and other usage of Earth that is used to create raw material. This reduces your carbon footprint on the environment even more! Talk to your contractor or visit a local stone fabricator to prevent useful material from going into a landfill.

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3. Stone is easy to maintain

If stone is taken care of properly, the lifespan will be unstoppable. Your contractor can offer a range of finishes that enhance the beauty and performance, extends like, and helps prevent wear and tear. For more stone caring options, visit http://www.naturalstoneinstitute.org/consumers/care

4. Stone is natural and durable. 

Whether you are putting your fourth child through high school, beginning your family with baby number one, or just enjoy your own company, you should always look into the harmful toxins that go into using certain resources. Stone has no harmful toxins or chemicals that can affect you or your family. Stone is extremely unique, and you will never see two similar designs. This is the result of millions of years of geologic change and mineral composition. 

When you look at the materials for your home, are you looking at life span? When you choose stone, you actually save money. With the lifespan of basically forever, you will reduce the need to replace materials for stone over long periods of time. Most materials will age beautifully and provide years of grace and enjoyment. Sone may be more expensive right of the bat, it will overpay itself and reduce further maintenance run-ins in the future. 

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5. The façade

Choosing granite and marble will never fail to provide an elegant, naturally beautiful look. Marble has a distinctive pattern that is normally associate with luxury and elegance. When you put marble anywhere, your home will stand out. Granite is also a great option because of the contrast of colors, speckles, veins and crystals developed in the stone.  

TO CONCLUDE, sustainability is not going anywhere. Choosing to use stone as your interior or exterior design is yours and yours alone. However, environmental awareness should play a part in your decision making. Talk to your contractor or an experience stone professional to help with your goals and the needs of your home or office. Make your project one to enjoy for many years to come. 

With the difficulty to cut and install, you will need a professional to place the stone considerably into your home, correctly! Fortunately for you, Building Ideas can do that for you. We are a professional company with years of experience, and we will not let you down. We will work with you to stay within your budget and get the job done on time for your home to be enjoyed. 

For more info visit these sites: 

http://lessismore.org/materials/44-stone/
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12665-013-2833-x
https://usenaturalstone.org/top-five-reasons-natural-stone-sustainable-choice-home/

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