MARBLE FACADE CLADDING
There are many different marble selections produced in Turkey. These marble varieties differ from each other quite a lot compared to the region. With its natural vein texture and color variations, Turkey is the largest and most diverse marble producer country in the world. The raw blocks extracted from the marble quarries in many cities are processed in the factories and made ready for the projects. It is used in areas such as flooring, interior wall and column covering, exterior cladding and stairs.
The location of natural stone selection is very important in luxury residential projects because the application work with marble adds considerable value to the project. While standardized products in the form of fabrication create simplicity in the project; applications made with natural stones gain a totally natural appearance due to the fact that each stone is different from each other. Vein structure and color tones may differ by 10 % compared to the marble cecedine produced. Care should be taken not to have the quality of polish and the entrance of the yellow veins in the marble varieties of the first class selection. There are some points to be taken care of for the Exterior Marble Coverings of the constructions. Since there are no hard weather conditions like sun and frost in the interior, all kinds of marble can be used easily. Due to the weather conditions, it is necessary to pay considerable attention to the exterior facades.
It is very important to determine the country to be used for the marble that will be used on the exterior side considering the natural conditions. Different natural stone selections are recommended for countries with extreme heat or cold weather conditions. Although it is a matter to be decided at the beginning of the work, it is very important. The use of false marble on the facade can naturally lead to extra costs, as the value of the project decreases in the future. Travertine and Limestone are the main natural facade materials used in common all over the world. The products are homogeneous and resistant to the weather conditions, and because of their low density, they are the most preferred materials due to the structural loadings.
In warm Arab countries where climate change is not so great, travertine selection is the main application material. Due to the color of the soil and the naturalness, Turkish travertine selections are popular in Arab countries. It is recommended not to fill the materials that require filling because the air is too hot. Because of the expansion in the heat, the filling materials can be deposited over time, so it is recommended to use them as unfilled raw or honed. Limestone is appreciated because of its light white structure. After the application of limestone looks like a single piece due to the homogeneity. Limestone prices are preferred more often than they are for other natural products.
Black or dark coloured marble varieties are not recommended on the outer surfaces because of the sunshine fading affect. Over time, the natural color of the stone is constantly fading for sunshine. Due to the fact that there is no surface treatment can be applied because of vertical surface, the quality of the work falls. The weather conditions are very influential on marble facade applications. The weather conditions are very influential on marble cladding applications. It is necessary to determine and apply natural materials properly according to the state of the country and the structure of the application. The standard cut-to-size used in the facade cladding is 3x40x80 cm in the foreground. Because this ratio is the most suitable price / performance ratio, production of factories is fast.
In our country, natural materials are often used as exterior facade materials in large projects in recent years. The outer surface of the project is an important application area because it determines the general view of the project. The facade marble coating should also be regarded as a decorative aspect to be applied to the structure not only seen as an application. Large architectural offices pay attention to interior architecture as well as external ceiling for projects. The exterior wall of the structure is damaged by natural conditions over time and its wear is an undesirable isssue and this decreases the quality of the material. Therefore, it is important that the material used is of good quality. Most of the marble varieties produced in Turkey are used for interior application and flooring. Marble selections that do not fade due to sunlight over time are produced in our factory and desired sizes are presented to the projects. Special small and large sizes according to decorative appearance are priced and produced on a project basis. The marble selections we produce are prepared before and after production through quality control and in demanded quality.
MECHANICAL EXTERIOR WALL MARBLE CLADDING
Exterior facade coatings have advantages and disadvantages. Although the wall-covering materials specially designed for the villa-type structures are very decorative, they put extra burden on the structure and it is difficult to maintain. The preparation of large rock fragments with hand-crushing in small sizes and the cladding with exterior cladding have become very popular in recent years.
On the outside of large structures, the most important thing to pay attention to is to put too much weight on the structure and look decorative. The fact that the density of the natural material to be used is small and the weight is proportionally reduced makes it a very important subject in the facade coating applications. Another issue that needs to be considered in the facade cladding is that the natural material is heat insulated. In particular, the thermal insulation properties of limestone make it a plus advantage that buildings do not reflect too much heat inside.
The most preferred method for exterior cladding applications is mechanical cladding. It can be avoided in the recesses and protrusions on the surface by the application form which is made by laying the profile on the exterior surface. The tiled marble, which is placed in line with the laying profile iron, is reinforced and laid to last for many years. The thickness of the marble used in mechanical coating processes must be 3 cm. Thinner materials can be damaged more easily due to weather conditions and it can be difficult to install new parts.
Selection of marble used in mechanical exterior cladding applications and montage of similar stones at the time of application gain importance. In case of stones with tonal difference placed side by side at application stage; it can cause it to look incompatible when viewed from afar. This is most often the case when natural materials taken from different marble quarries are being used. Even if the selection and quality of the marble variety is the same, there can be a difference in tone between colors. Compatibility of interior and exterior architecture of the buildings to be used with natural stone; thereby increasing the value of the entire project. Natural stones to be used in projects are compatible with each other, which is important in terms of decorative appearance.
ADVANTAGES OF MARBLE FACADE CLADDING
According to the other facade materials used in the buildings, marble's most foreground feature is that it is natural and every structure looks different from each other. Natural materials with thermal insulation properties can provide a considerable amount of energy savings in large buildings. It is preferred that marble prices are more convenient and easily accessible than other artificial materials.
For the exterior covering of low-rise villa-type constructions, all natural rock parts are prepared in a certain size and adhered to the walls to make the house look completely decorative. Marble and other natural materials for special design constructions are among the products that many architects want to use for decoration purposes. The marble selection, which is advantageous in price/performance compared to many products, ensures that a wide variety of marble selections can be used in many projects. The first class of materials used in the facade is to protect the homogeneity and preventing the entry of undesirable veins.
PRICES OF MARBLE EXTERIOR FACADE CLADDING
In marble production, pricing is based on project or direct sales from the factory. Project-based pricing of the desired exterior facade is made on the basis of quality and quantity according to marble selection. The large size of the marble which will be used in the project increases the prices because of the wastage. Due to the average size of the slabs, the demand for smaller sizes alongside larger sizes generally makes the prices more affordable.
On average, prices vary between $ 65 / m² and $ 90 / m² for application projects. Squaremeter prices are determined according to the costs of the application works and the materials to be used. After the installation of the application team and the supply of materials, the project is made very quickly compared to the metric size.
