Stone

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The stones that I know are the granite, marble, limestone. The advantages of granite are: is colorful and sturdy, as well as structural and decorative element. Moreover, thanks to modern industrial technology, opens a large range of possibilities for architectural design, including domestic use: flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, and so forth. The disadvantages of buildings in stone is the higher cost of labor, construction is slower, risk of deterioration by moisture.
 * Stones** are a type of material used in constructions because they are strong, resilient, have durability and they are natural materials. It is used especially in facades and in monumental architecture. It lasts for very long time. You can make sculptures or shape it as you want. But, it is hard to acquire, and transport because it’s heavy and difficult to extract and cut. Also, it’s not strong when tension forces are applied and it can’t be placed with too much angles since it can get unstable, so it limits its use on beams and lintels.
 * They** Are used in constructions, because **they** are fire resistant, possess a suitable and compact texture, besides the light color is more durable, therefore is better.