With the arrival of beautiful weather, are you thinking of beautifying your balcony or entryway? If so, consider St-Marc limestone. First, it’s noteworthy that St-Marc limestone is used for the exteriors of Montreal’s most gorgeous mansions. It gives upscale homes charm and charisma and is the perfect solution for our harsh winters. St-Marc limestone is also a perfect alternative to simple concrete and should be a part of your architectural projects.
THE ADVANTAGES OF ST-MARC LIMESTONE
Due to cost and time, the majority of balconies and staircases are made of concrete. However, in addition to their rather odd appearance, concrete tends to lose its quality over the years. St-Marc limestone can come to your rescue in order to overcome the problem and add a touch of design to your home.
As an alternative, St-Marc limestone has truly exceptional durability and aesthetics. It is actually three times better than any other exterior cladding material. Moreover, St-Marc limestone is quite exceptional to work with, because the tiler can use it in almost all shapes and sizes. Cut according to your taste, it will beautifully integrate into the structural environment of your home.
FINISHING AND INSTALLATION OF ST-MARC LIMESTONE
There are several types of finishes, such as bush hammering, molding, guillotine, linear, sandblasting and many others. A master tiler is ideal for the installation and finishing of your entrance or balcony. They know the precise standards and thickness of the materials to be used according to its application.
For example, the thickness most commonly used for steps and risers is 2 inches or 5 cm. Ideally, it’s best to cut the lengths in one piece. For the main or second level, a size of 12″ x 24″ (30 x 60 cm) in checkerboard is a classic.
Manufacturing times can vary from 3 to 4 weeks before delivery to the site. It’s also recommended to apply a natural limestone sealer at the very end of the work.
Finally, a not insignificant element in such a project is to obtain a conforming shop drawing. This will allow visualization of all the pieces of the puzzle, including the expansion joints and other technical elements related to the pre-installation work.
To give your home panache, Casey Martel makes it their business to be your technical guide par excellence. For many years, we’ve been using St-Marc limestone for the most prestigious residences on the island of Montreal.
For an installation that meets your expectations and reflects your investment, contact us directly at 514 595-8000 to entrust us with your dream project.