Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is stonemasonry? A view of the pyramids at Giza from the plateau to the south of the complex. From right to left are the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure. The three smaller pyramids in the foreground are subsidiary structures associated with Menkaure's pyramid.
A. Stonemasonry is the craft of shaping rough pieces of rock into accurate geometrical shapes, mostly simple, but some of considerable complexity, and then arranging the resulting stones, often together with mortar, to form structures.

Q. Why do I need a stone mason?
A. Masons need to be skilled with their hands and have artistic or drawing abilities. They must be good at planning and solving problems and be able to understand technical drawings. They also need good physical fitness and strength. They are artisans as well as craftsmen.

Q. What is the difference between faux stone and thin stone veneer?
A. Recent advancements in cutting technologies have started the introduction of natural stone thin veneers. This new technology is in response to the faux stone market that has embedded itself in the masonry market. Although the faux stone is a good product the new natural stone thin veneers are superior because it is real stone. No two pieces are alike, no fading occurs in sunny areas, cutting or chipping of the stone during installation reveals only stone not the lightweight concrete aggregate and installation cost is the same. Product cost is approximately 20% higher, however the stone is real and the benefits of real stone far outweigh the draw backs of faux stone.

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