GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

SEDIMENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Limestone and sandstone are used for
A
Building houses
B
Building rocks
C
Building stones
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -They are suitable for both indoors as well as outdoor areas. Manageable: Due to their sedimentary nature, they are adaptable stones ideal for ornamentation and façade cladding purposes. Cost effective: Limestone and sandstone are a type of natural stonework which is affordable for everyone.

Detailed explanation-2: -Most quarried sandstone is fabricated into flagstone, i.e., paving slabs for walkways, patios, flooring, fences, cladding, and roofing. Limestone is suitable for a variety of interior and exterior construction projects, from kitchen countertops to flooring, wall cladding, countertops, and sculptures.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sandstone is a durable building material, but its appearance will change over time. Historic buildings are expected to show signs of ageing, including some soiling. Aged masonry surfaces often develop a natural patina, which is considered very valuable as it adds a sense of history and endurance to older structures.

Detailed explanation-4: -Stones Commonly Used for Construction. Granite is one of the most used stones for building construction. While not the main stone used for construction now, granite is popular because of its hard, durable qualities. A deep-seated igneous rock, it has a fine to coarse grain with a crystalline structure.

Detailed explanation-5: -Limestone is a rock with a variety of uses. Most limestone is crushed and used as a construction material. Other uses include: road base, railroad ballast, concrete and cement when it’s fired in a kiln with crushed shale.

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