Irvine Stone Masonry
It is a universally accepted fact that nothing can stand well if the foundation is not strong. Stone Masonry finds a major portion of the foundation of any vertical or horizontal structure. During this process of laying the foundation, the primary shape or structure is created. Stonemasonry is the first work that needs to be accomplished before starting the construction of your building. Whether it is your business premises or your own home, you should “plan before you work”.
If you are planning for any such construction, contact Irvine Concrete Pros at (949) 541-6363.
We offer you all kinds of stone masonry work in Irvine at the most competitive rates.
About Stone Masonry
Like any other art, stone masonry is the art of giving a desired shape and dimensions to a pre-estimated structure by using stones. These stones are broken down from larger sizes of rocks or boulders. Because of their higher compression strength, stones are laid after soil is dug into the desired depth. After filling the dug portion with sand and mud and mortar, the subsequent layers are filled and sized with stones of semi-uniform sizes. Being the foundation of the building structure, there will be post-construction issues if the stone masonry executed is not of good.
Uses of Stone Masonry
Stone masonry is a necessity for any construction structure. Such structures usually vary with dimensions; the major being the height. The compression force put on the structure increases with height. The stone masonry work includes the following work.
- Pillars and Beams
- Roof and its covering
- Large monumental structures
- Paving and cladding
- Lighthouses
- Railway ballast or blackboards
Stone masonry is basic to all the structures executed in a defined manner. We at Irvine Concrete Pro, maintain an adequate inventory of the following types of stones so as to meet the specific requirement of our clients.
- Granite
- Ballast
- Laterite
- Sandstone
- Marble stones and its slabs
- Gneisses
Types of Stone Masonry
There are two types of stone masonry that are mostly availed by clients
Rubble Masonry
This kind of Irvine stone masonry uses the stones in almost in the same shapes and sizes in which they are brought. Therefore, the foundation is not perfectly sized, although a little dressing or cutting is done on the stones. This kind is further divided into the following categories according to the specification of CPWD.
- Random rubble masonry
- First Sort coursed rubble masonry
- Second sort coursed rubble masonry
Ashlar Masonry
It is also termed as cut stone masonry. In this method, the stones are cut and dressed uniformly. Compared to the above method, this method is costlier because of the higher labor cost. But, if ashlar masonry is undertaken by expert masonry contractors like us, the finished foundation will be stronger and will have a fine look. The following are the sub-categories of Ashlar masonry
- Plain ashlar masonry
- Chamfered ashlar masonry
After going through the above, you must have realized the importance of stone masonry for preparing the foundation of any kind of structure. Why wait?
Call us on (949) 541-6363 and get one of our Irvine Concrete Pros stone masonry expert teams involved in your project!
