Three Reasons To Use Artificial Stone Products

If you are considering adding stone features to your indoor or outdoor living areas, you should consider using artificial stone in place of natural stone. Besides presenting an extremely realistic appearance, artificial stone has many advantages over its natural counterpart -- following are just three of the excellent reasons why you should choose artificial stone products.

Artificial Stone Provides Good Quality 

The appearance and texture of natural stone has often been negatively affected by adverse climate conditions as well as by the natural erosion process. Natural stone is also naturally porous, which means that it is significantly more susceptible to environment damage than its artificial counterparts. Its superior strength and durability make artificial stone ideal for use for yard and garden walkways in heavily trafficked areas because it doesn't crack and erode, therefore decreasing chances of you, your family members, or visitors experiencing slip-and-fall accidents while enjoying your outdoor living space. As an added benefit, artificial stones can be cut and colored to suit your individual needs and preferences. 

Artificial Stone is Easier to Keep Clean

The porous nature of natural stone results in surface cracks and crevices that make it difficult to keep it clean. It can also harbor mold and mildew colonies, particularly in environments with a degree of atmospheric humidity. If you want stone fixtures in interior living spaces such as bathrooms and kitchens where humid conditions are common, artificial stone is a better choice. Artificial stone is crafted from nonporous materials, meaning that moisture and germs won't be able to penetrate its surface -- and all you have to do is wipe it with a clean cloth after spraying on an antibacterial product if the stone is indoors, and simply spray with a hose if it's installed in an outdoor location. 

Artificial Stone is Less Expensive Than Natural Stone

Artificial stone costs from 1/4 to 1/2 less than natural stone, but that's not the only reason it's cost effective. You'll also save on installation costs because artificial stone weighs considerably less than natural stone and doesn't require special supports or foundations in order to be properly installed. It also takes around half the time to install, cutting your final costs even more. It'll also be easier and less expensive to move it if you decide to do so at some future point. Also, natural stone such as granite, marble, and quartz are dense, heavy materials that come with high shipping costs. 

Your local contractor like one from Harristone Pre-Cast - Merrillstone Natural Stone Products - G. S. Harris Co., Inc. can provide you with more information on the benefits of using artificial stone. 

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