Natural stone is a product whose individual properties are determined by the type and bonding of the minerals comprising the natural stone. No other building material has as many different colors and structures as natural stone.

The broad spectrum of choices available in natural stone makes it a favorite with rchitects, Interior Designers and Decorators, and allows matching to any desired appearance or ambience.

Most natural stone quarries produce stone in slabs which are cut to a desired size. The stone selection is made based on visual and technical qualities. An appropriate natural stone is readily available for virtually any building related requirement. There are inexhaustible design possibilities available when working with natural stone, any desired shape can be provided.

Natural stone has the unique property of retaining its patina over the course of years. Natural stone is easy to clean, cheap to maintain and its lifetime is extremely long. As evidenced in the pyramids of Egypt with the right planning and construction, buildings of natural stone can survive for many thousands of years.

Independent investigations have shown that natural stone is no more expensive than comparable synthetic building materials. The relatively high investment costs are offset by the low long-term maintenance costs and long life.