Stone

A short history of the misuse of stone in the 20th century A short history of the misuse of stone in the 20th century

The 20th century marked the decline of construction in stone, the victim of rising energy costs, wars and the fashion for new materials. To understand this rapid decline and witness the change from structural to veneer, take a walk in the heart of the city of London.

Introduction to sandstone Introduction to sandstone

Sandstone’s natural strength and durability make it an ideal material for use in architecture. It can yield both clearly defined bedding along its sedimentary planes making it a great choice for traditional paving and walling products.