Stone

Stone

A piece of rock that is quarried then worked into a specific size or shape to serve a function as a useful building or paving material.

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Finishes

Building materials; Stone

Surface treatments, usually in the following categories: *smooth - machine finished by saw, grinder or planer *honed - dull sheen, without reflections *polished - mirror gloss with sharp ...

Brushed finish

Building materials; Stone

Textured surface obtained by brushing a stone with a coarse rotary-type wire brush.

Parapet wall

Building materials; Stone

That part of an exterior wall that is entirely above the roof line.

Originally the large single stone or stones used for the floor of a fireplace; now most commonly used to describe the stone in front of the fire chamber and in many cases extending on either or both ...

Buttering

Building materials; Stone

Placing mortar on stone with a trowel before setting into place.

Cleavage plane

Building materials; Stone

Plane or planes along which a stone may likely break or delaminate.

Rustification or rustication

Building materials; Stone

Recessing the margin or outer edges of cut stone so that when placed together a channel or strongly emphasised recess is formed along each joint. The stone face may be smooth, rough or patterned with ...