{"id":63,"date":"2019-03-13T10:00:19","date_gmt":"2019-03-13T10:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/edarticle.com\/?p=63"},"modified":"2019-03-06T13:11:25","modified_gmt":"2019-03-06T13:11:25","slug":"pros-and-cons-of-building-a-stone-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edarticle.com\/pros-and-cons-of-building-a-stone-house\/","title":{"rendered":"The pros and cons of building a stone house"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> Think castles, temples, the Parthenon, the Colosseum, and even the Pyramids of Egypt \u2013 what do these structures have in common? Yes, all these are made of stone! This is why stone is dubbed as one of the oldest construction material used by mankind. In ancient times, stone houses are built for a stronger fortress against natural calamities and from human invaders. In fact, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ancient.eu\/Knap_of_Howar\/\">Knap of Howar<\/a> is one of the oldest houses made of stone to exist since 3700 BC. Stone is incredibly durable, and the fact that these ancient structures are still standing today are proof of that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"554\" height=\"345\" src=\"http:\/\/edarticle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/stone-house.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edarticle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/stone-house.jpg 554w, https:\/\/edarticle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/stone-house-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edarticle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/stone-house-360x224.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px\" \/><figcaption>A modern stone house<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, stone houses still remain one of the most viable\noptions for sustainable living. Many homeowners are considering building a\nstone house as compared to other home construction materials. If you\u2019re\nconsidering to build one, here are some advantages and disadvantages you can\nweigh in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PROS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Sustainability\n<\/strong>\u2013 stone is a natural construction material, it does not require any other resource\nto make it. This alone makes it very environment-friendly. It does not also\nrequire any use of chemicals to forge because it can be sourced almost\nanywhere. <\/li><li><strong>Durable \u2013\n<\/strong>stone isresistant to water,\nfire, wind, and other natural factors that typically affect a house. It does\nnot mold and it is not prone to termites or majority of pests that attack a\nstructure. Basically, stone is damage free. <\/li><li><strong>Low\nmaintenance \u2013 <\/strong>a stone house does not require extensive maintenance even\nover time. In the long run, it only requires minimal cleaning, and its\nappearance and quality will still be the same.<\/li><li><strong>Promotes\ncomfort living \u2013 <\/strong>if properly insulated, stone helps the efficient\nregulation of temperature in a home, keeping you relatively warm during winters\nand well ventilated during summers. &nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Aesthetic\nappeal \u2013 <\/strong>stones come in many different designs, and there are several ways\nto work on it. It\u2019s only a matter of getting picking the right stone material\nthat will fit with your home design requirements.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CONS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Expensive \u2013 <\/strong>about the most challenging factor to face when building a stone house is the cost of the stone material and its construction. <\/li><li><strong>Expert contractor \u2013 <\/strong>building a stone house requires highly specialized skills. Expert contractors do not come cheap too.<\/li><li> <strong>Longer construction process \u2013<\/strong> The process of selecting the best stone for your particular home requirement is of utmost importance. Stone is a heavy construction material, it requires special care and handling. Precision is essential when setting it too.&nbsp;   <\/li><li><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> While brick and wooden houses are great options for a beautiful and functional home, stone houses remain the better option out of the three. Stone is recyclable while wood is not. To boot, a wooden house is prone to pest infestation. Wood expands in cold temperatures, which can affect the structure of your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"270\" src=\"http:\/\/edarticle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/stone-house-vs-brick-house-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edarticle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/stone-house-vs-brick-house-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/edarticle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/stone-house-vs-brick-house-1-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edarticle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/stone-house-vs-brick-house-1-360x194.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption>A modern brick house<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Brick houses are aesthetically appealing, but it is quite\nchallenging to maintain. For example, it is prone to mold and vines. Irregular-shaped\nbricks can be difficult to deal with. It doesn\u2019t come cheap too.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One example of a terrific stone house is the &#8220;Unika Stenhus&#8221; in Sweden, built by architect Ola Torrang <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;V\u00e5ra stenhus beh\u00f6ver varken m\u00e5las eller underh\u00e5llas. V\u00e5rt Unika Stenhus \u00e4r \u00f6ver 20 \u00e5r gammalt och ser lika bra ut idag, som f\u00f6r 20 \u00e5r sedan. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unikastenhus.se\/\">L\u00e4s mer om v\u00e5ra stenhus h\u00e4r<\/a>.&#8221; &#8211; Ola Torrang<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Translation:<\/strong> &#8220;Our stone houses never have to be re-painted or maintained. Our &#8220;Unika Stenhus&#8221;-house is more than 20 years old, but looks as good today, as it did 20 years ago.&#8221; &#8211; Ola Torrang<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pros of building a stone house far outweigh its cons\nthough. Stone may be pricey upon construction, but if you look at its\nmaintenance cost and life span, it will significantly be economical. \n\nIn today\u2019s world where sustainability has become\na dire necessity, a stone house is a step towards preserving energy and the\nEarth\u2019s resources. On both counts, a stone house is definitely a wise\ninvestment!\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Think castles, temples, the Parthenon, the Colosseum, and even the Pyramids of Egypt \u2013 what do these structures have in common? Yes, all these are made of stone! 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