Although granite has been used as a building material for many years, it has only been used in American kitchens for 20 years ago. The interest in granite started to increase after the homeowners wanted the elegance and durability at the same time. Thanks to the increasing technology of granite usage and its sensible prices, the use of granite countertops has become more widespread. In order to use this natural stone in the best way for a very long time, it is necessary to learn what needs to be done.
When we go back in history, we can say that the use of granite was seen since ancient Egypt. Egyptians used granites in almost every way. Everything from the pyramids to the burial chambers and columns were made of granite. With the technology of the time, it took a lot of effort to use granite and shape it. Even drilling holes in the stone required a long process as workers used hammers and iron chisels to cut holes into the stone which were then filled with water-soaked wooden wedges. The rock would split when the wood was swelling enough, and the workers hand-chiseled the stone into pieces.
When we look at the Roman Empire, use of stone at that time shows similarities for today’s use. People of that period also preferred this stone because of its elegance, power and resilience. Pantheon and Roman baths, which are among the most important monuments from ancient Rome to the present day, were built using granite stones. Bathing was a very important activity in the Romans and therefore beauty of their bathrooms were very important to the Romans.
Thanks to the developing manufacturing and engineering techniques, the use of granite became easier and more common in the Renaissance period. Granite was the most used building material in the construction of houses, churches, temples and all kinds of buildings at that time. The rich people also opted for this luxury stone for the construction of elegant bathrooms and pools and for the construction of their homes.
By the 1700s, the UK started to sell this stone to the world using rail and ports. However at the time, this stone could only be used in the mansions of wealthy people due to its high cost and only a few colors were suitable for use as kitchen countertops.
MODERN DAY GRANITE USE
Granite use has become more efficient because miners are now using more advanced machinery and technology. Now, instead of cutting the stones one by one, they can be cut in batches thanks to computer-controlled saws and workers use industrial grinders to shave the stone. With the participation of artificial intelligence in granite processes, labor costs have decreased and granite has become cheaper for middle class people to use.
In addition to the developing technology and mining techniques, the stone always had the same composition. Each piece of stone is truly unique and more than 3000 granites and color variations differ from each other. However, today’s customers can choose what they want from a wider range of colors and patterns than before. Granite, by its nature, has more advantages compared to soft marbles which can be easily stained. Since it has become more affordable in price, granite has a lot of usage today.
With the booming in the housing construction in 2000s, the most used stone in terms of architecture was granite. It was used as a kitchen stone in many of the newly built houses and in renovated buildings.
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