The variety of rocks and quarries in the country and the expansion of buildings with different applications make it difficult for architects and employers to choose the right type of stone. In this article, we try to address the points about buying building stone that make its use in the building not only cost-effective but also lasting in the long run.

1 - Dimensions

Building stones are cut in square or rectangular dimensions. Depending on the type of application, you can buy a stone that has suitable dimensions. Today, with the development of stone cutting technologies in various dimensions, the best choice can be made in purchasing building stone. For example, 40 ˓ 50 ˓ 60 cm tiles can usually be used for flooring of small office buildings or residential houses, which have a lower price than larger types of flooring.

It is recommended to use tiles with larger dimensions such as 80 cm in large spaces and halls. Certain types of elevator floor stones are cut, which are usually made of marble and are more suitable for use instead of tiles, or the same type of stone can be used under the stairs to increase the color harmony in the stairs. Today, stonecutters have included the amount of retail cuts in their price list to make it possible to use it in smaller spaces.

2- Application

Before choosing the type of stone, we must first determine the place of application of that stone in the building. Some stones have a high absorption rate and should not be used in wet places and facades. Some stones due to high specific gravity. They increase the high weight of the building and can be used in a limited way in some parts of the building. The use of some stones in the walls of the building is more appropriate due to lack of exposure to pressure

3- Analysis

Before buying the stone, be sure to ask the seller to provide you with an analysis table that has been approved by a reputable laboratory. Due to the high importance of this analysis, many suppliers and stonecutters put this table on their site so that the customer can have a more appropriate choice. Rock analysis is divided into two categories: physical and chemical. In chemical analysis performed by XRF machine. All the constituent elements of the stone are shown. In physical analysis, the mechanical properties of the rock such as specific gravity, compressive strength and water absorption are measured, which are important parameters for the selection and purchase of rock.

4 - Easy access

Small mines and limited quarries restrict access to certain types of rock. Large quarries with more production and processing. Expand access to stone. It is usually tried to use large ores in the purchase of building stones so that the project does not face a shortage of stone supply.

5- Processing

Stone processing is one of the important parameters in buying stone. The high rate of resin use reduces the quality of the stone. Lack of calibration of thickness and dimensions that are not properly cut or low light reflection reduces its durability in the long run. However, it may be cheaper than the calibrated version.

6- Color fit

The use of light colors such as white and beige colors increases the amount of light in dark spaces, and vice versa, in spaces where there is enough light in the environment, the range of brown to dark colors can be used.