Marble and granite have long proved to be among the finest decorative building materials since early Greek and Roman times. These materials provide the permanence demanded by the client together with the aesthetic qualities desired by the architect.
The variety of colour and vein inherent to marbles and granites combined with the available surface finishes, lend themselves equally to the most complex or simplest of designs limited only by the architect's imagination.
The flexibility of these materials permits a variety of applications, traditionally internal and external cladding and paving. Other areas of use include worktops and vanitory units with matching tiling, treads and risers, architraves, skirtings dado rails, cills, fire surrounds and even furniture.
Marble and granite offer prestige, quality, durability and appearance. However, not all stones suit all applications and it is essential to ensure that any particular material selected is suitable for its purpose.
Assistance to the architect is provided from the client inception, through design feasability to tender stage. Also, information on the current availability, quality and suitability of the architects preffered material is provided by federation members. Expert advice is available on all aspects of the use of marble and granite.
