When you read about the uses of natural stone, the main focus has been on the residential usage of stone. We would like to take this opportunity to feature some of the many commercial uses of natural stone. If you take a moment to notice, natural stone is being used everywhere. It is all around you. From your local shopping mall, in the office building where you work, at your favorite restaurant or even in your neighborhood bank, these materials are beautiful and timeless. Have you ever wondered how these stones manage to get into all of these buildings? Limestone in Knoxville
Here's how the process works. In a commercial setting there are typically five groups of people involved in the process: The owner/client, the architect/designer, the general contractor, the sub-contractor and the supplier. All parties play an integral part in the selection and installation of the stone.
When the owner hires an architectural firm to design a building, the owner is then considered to be the client. The client will give the architect his ideas and preferences for the project and the architect will plan the design and layout of the structure based on these ideas. Before the design has been completed, the client and architect usually have an idea of the basic material they would like to use in the building. The architect will then work in conjunction with either their in-house design department or an independent design firm on selecting the interior finishes. The interior color palette of the building is n selected for approval by the client. Limestone in Savannah
Once the color palette for the project has been approved, the supplier of the natural stone begins their involvement in the process. The architect/designer will either visit their local G & L Marble showroom or contact their architectural representative to select stone samples that will help bring the decided upon color palette to life. Having the resources to supply tiles, slabs and custom cut-to-size material allows G&L Marble Limestone in Atlanta to assist the architect and their client with many options. Because natural stone is imported from all over the world, it is not unusual for the stone on one project to come from as many as ten different countries. When all decisions have been finalized with regard to color, size and finish, the stone is now considered to be specified for the building. Limestone in Birmingham
Once the final plans are drawn and approved, the project will then go out for bid. The initial bidding process involves the selection of the general contractor. The general contracting company is responsible for all aspects of construction. From grading to granite, it is now their job to build the building. A second bid will involve the sub-contractor/stone contractor. Limestone in DestinThey will bid their portion of the work back to the general contractor. The sub-contractor/stone contractor that is awarded the job has the responsibility of measuring, purchasing and installing all of the specified stones. At this point he places the purchase order with G&L for the material needed to complete the project. Once the order has been placed, the international factories are notified of the order and the cutting of the stone begins. Upon completion of the order, the cut stone is shipped via ocean container to the United States. Limestone in Jacksonville
From start to finish, most commercial jobs take anywhere from 12-18 months to complete. Projects that are in the process of being specified today will not be ready for the actual stone for at least a year or more. So the next time you notice the various types of stone that you come into contact with everyday, consider the process involved and you will appreciate the beauty and performance of the finished product even more. Limestone in HighPoint
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