Granite is an igneous rock consisting of biotite (up to 10%), feldspar (up to 65%), quartz (up to 30%). The color directly depends on the amount of feldspar in the composition. The material differs from others in its low moisture absorption, lack of effect on it by temperature changes, precipitation. Thanks to this, granite stone became popular as a material for facing buildings, sidewalks, stairs, making monuments and other objects. The material is mined in many countries of the world, including Ukraine. The company "Zhytomyr Granites" offers facing stone at a favorable price, mined on the territory of our country within the so-called "granite shield".
Where granite is mined
Various types of stone are available in Ukraine, which differ in the ratio of their constituent parts. The material is also divided into fine-grained, medium-grained and coarse-grained. The use and appearance of finished products directly depends on this. The following varieties of granite, which are mined in different regions of Ukraine, are available in the catalog:
The composition directly depends on the place of extraction, which directly affects the structure and processing technology. Granite is often referred to as an "eternal stone" because of its durability - for 300-500 years, no replacement or structural repair is required.
Application of granite
Most often, stone is used in the manufacture of such structures:
Advantages of granite over concrete
Despite the use of concrete almost everywhere and its low cost, natural stone has obvious advantages:
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Property |
Granite |
Concrete |
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Appearance |
The surface is much more interesting due to the heterogeneous structure. |
Uniform surface. It is only possible to give the tiles a different color. |
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Durability to mechanical impact |
The material withstands strong impacts, friction, it is almost impossible to scratch. |
Does not withstand sharp blows, strong load - bursts, crumbles. |
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Frost resistance |
There is no damage to the granite with a regular temperature change between + and -. |
The frost resistance index does not often exceed 25 units. |
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Ability to absorb moisture |
Less than 0.3%. |
Depends on the brand - within 4-8%. |
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Possibility of repeated operation |
It is allowed due to the practically unchanged appearance. |
In the process of dismantling, it is always damaged. A replacement is required. |
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Ecological safety |
Completely safe material. |
May contain carcinogens. |
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Durability |
Resistant to the effects of salts and chemicals, which gives the maximum possible service life. |
Under the action of similar substances, concrete can crumble and lose strength. |
Granite tiles do not have an elevated radioactive background. All materials have a certain dose of radioactive substances, granite is no exception. All conversations about its harmfulness are speculations of manufacturers of building and facing materials from other raw materials. Radioactive background is strictly controlled in production.
Buy granite at manufacturer's prices
The client can order all the listed types of granite from the company "Zhytomyr Granites" with delivery to any part of Ukraine. Choose the desired option, its quantity, taking into account the characteristics, appearance. The cargo is delivered by any service to the warehouse or directly to the customer's facility. High quality, durability of materials purchased from us is guaranteed.
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