Monday, October 26, 2009

Granite Edges

Straight Edges, Height : 1¼", ¾"

¼ Round Top &Bottom, Height: 1¼", ¾"

¼ Round, Height: 1¼", ¾"

¼ Bevel Top & Bottom, Height: 1¼", ¾"

¼ Bevel, Height: 1¼", ¾"

1" Bevel, Height: 1¼"

½ Bevel, Height: 1¼", ¾"

Half Bull nose, Height: 1¼", ¾"

Full Bull nose, Height: 1¼", ¾"

Demi Bull nose, Height: 1¼", ¾"

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Granite Varieties:

Granite, a holo-crystalline quartz-bearing plutonic rock, has - 10 to 50% of quartz as its module, the alkali feldspar/totality feldspar in the comparative amount among 65 to 90%, and the modal attention of other mineral deposits is less than 10%. Wounding of granite follows the processing. The wounding of granite has been made easier by the use of steel abrasives. Use of such tools enhance wounding of granite, save time and lend smoother edges. The granite is cut into slim slabs by multi-blade gangsaws, and using a variety of types of granite cutting blades available in the marketplace.

Granite is available in 3 main varieties, which are as follows:

Biotite-granite:
Biotite-granite include quartz, plagioclase, biotite & K-feldspar.

Hornblende-granite:
Hornblende-granite also called Syenitic granite; contain hornblende as well as mica.

Tourmaline-granite:
Tourmaline-granite Composed mostly of Tourmaline, this type of granite exhibit a large range of colors and very rarely exists as white or colorless range.

Of these 3 varieties, Biotite-granite is the majority common and forms a very fitting building stone for durability and beautification. These rocks, due to their huge nature and all the same grain, are very adapted for colossal and architectural work as well as for huge masonries. Their broad variety in look and colors – red, grey, black, white, pink etc. render the stones highly decorative and effectual for a variety of decorative uses.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Granite Panels in Microthin

Now a day, lightweight granite panels can used as an interior or exterior building frontage, which will give a luxurious and stylish appear to any building. They insert an aesthetically pleasant look to any lobby region, in a flooring design, or as an interior or exterior wall cover up or stone curtain wall.
Curtain wall is a word used to explain an external building frontage, which does not take any dead load from the building other than its own weight. These loads are transfer to the major building structure through relations at floor or column of the building. Curtain walls are different from storefront system in that they are designed to span several floors.

In interior, they are ideally suitable for use as bath and tub surrounds. These granite panels are easy to manufacture and their lightweight and great toughness make installation simple and quick.

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Granite countertops Benefits

About Granite countertops:

Countertop is usually a horizontal work surface used in kitchens, other food preparation area and workrooms. It is install above and support by cabinets. Countertop is made from a variety of materials such as marble, limestone, gabbro, soapstone, wood, granite, butcher block, stainless steel and many more.

Benefits:
Some of the advantages of using Granite countertops are:

Granite countertops are very reasonably priced.
• They can be used on the exterior in addition to interior of your home.
• Granite is durable, strong, and hard to scratch so it will last your lifetime and more.
• By using granite countertops, your property worth will raise.
• Simple to clean.
• There are hundreds of colour and pattern choice.
• Granite is opposed to stain, scratch, and heat.