Human and habitats, evolved with Humans taking safe heaven in caves where they could protect themselves from the rigors of nature and have a lasting permanence. Though out the development of humans over milieu over time a cultural splendor.
Stone building having dressed or un-dressed stone is the best left exposed in its original form with its unique color, texture and the skill of the craft who have shaped them.https://youtu.be/VbPv5hvUl9g (Watch our Video on Stone building restoration)
Steel and Concrete as building materials have lead to some of the greatest engineering feats which was unimaginable a couple of centuries. Still stone façade are timeless they exhibit the shear human endeavor to establish itself against all odds.
Stone structures have stood the test of time as compared to brick, wood and many other materials which have been tried over centuries in different parts of the world. Temples, mausoleum, fountains in city square, fort, palaces reverberate and endless beauty and have become tourist attraction for people of all countries and geographical locations.
The restoration and waterproofing of a stone building which should be undertaken by experienced waterproofing contractors in Mumbai who have the right knowledge and even understand the humid weather of the city.
Restoration has three distinct steps:
- Cleaning: This stage involves careful understanding of the structure, its time of construction, use of materials particularly if different types of stone have been used. In certain structures façade stone may be a soft stone, easy to dress which may have been used as a veneer over a brick wall within. Any deterioration due to environmental condition, chemical or ageing has to be dealt with meticulously.
- Restoration: Damages in parts or whole of certain portion of the building or an element therein needs to be restored or replaced with careful understanding of the place of origin of the stone.
- Coating: Protective coating if required should be provided taking care that the clear coat does not change the look of the stone façade, ideally the stone façade which has stood the test of time need not be provided with a protective coating unless there is no option.
