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One of the most widely used architectural designs in construction is the classic facade of the building, also known as the Roman facade. Depending on the architect`s preference, cement and stone are the two materials utilized for Roman facades. Choosing either stone or cement as a classic facade material has pros and cons that we will discuss separately before letting you decide based on circumstances.
Cement Roman facades have a uniform surface that is mostly white and opaque. However, because of the stone`s natural colors, stone facades are frequently cream or ivory, in which, natural stains and streaks can be seen, depending on the type and sort of stone. Also, the polished and glossy surface of these types of facades gives them a special luster, furthermore, compared to cement-type facades, it is easier to clean and maintain.
When selecting a classic facade, designers must concentrate on the material they use and pay attention to its quality and durability. In this case, stone has greater durability and resistance than cement when comparing classic stone façade and cement facades in terms of quality and durability.
If the stone that is used in the classic facade is correctly resinated and of good quality, it may keep the facade’s beauty and grandeur for a very long period without getting any damage or defects. Today, because of technological advancements, any type of stone can be cut into a variety of sizes and forms, then installed on the facade of a building after using the proper resin.
Travertine is one of the most popular stones that is widely used in the facades of buildings. This stone has a reasonable price because there are many sources for it in the country. In addition, based on your preference, you can use many colors and patterns of travertine stone for your building’s facade.
Crystal marble stone, which has a white background, beautiful streaks, and a polished and glossy surface, is considered to be one of the choices for Roman facades in recent years.
One of the additional deciding aspects in selecting the material, which is important for the building’s constructors, is economic issues and the price that is paid for the design and construction of the facade. The cost of designing and constructing cement facades is far cheaper than designing and constructing classic stone facades, which can be used to demonstrate the contrast between the two types of facades.
Cement facades need to be carefully designed and then built by professionals. These circumstances might give the building’s cement facade a unique attraction. Roman cement facades are popular among employers due to their beautiful appearance and the low cost of their fabrication and installation. Cement is currently used to design and construct the facade of buildings, particularly towers, and luxury buildings, in many big cities across the country. However, it should be noted that the Roman facade’s splendor and beauty are only dependent on its quality and accurate execution.
Most of the time, choosing between a classic facade and a cement facade is hard, however, the quality of the cement facades design is crucial while the stone facade can be quickly installed. As a result, you can select the classic stone facade if you don’t care about the price.
If the price to build a facade is important to you, you can entrust the facade construction to groups that are skilled in building cement facades.
Another essential issue is how long it took to build and execute the building`s facade. As a result, the duration of execution is one of the factors that influence the difference between the classic stone facade and the cement facade. Naturally, the employer will pay more if execution takes longer.
Executing a facade using stone or cement takes about the same amount of time. In general, with both of these materials, the execution starts as soon as the building scaffold is put in place, therefore, their execution times are almost the same.
The details, especially the number of stonemasonry are considered in the facades design and execution are important issues that increase the execution time. The classic stone facade generally requires more time to execute the design in detail. Do not eliminate details and decorations that give the building’s facade its charm and beauty if the time is not essential to you, because, in the end, it is these details that distinguish your building`s facade from other facades and give it a unique appearance.
You can give priority to factors that are important to you by considering each of the factors outlined in “the difference between classic stone facades and cement facades” and then decide whether to design your building`s facade with a classic stone facade or a cement facade.
