Professional Natural Stone, Porcelain Tile & Slabs in Coulsdon

Cladding stone: Should England, Scotland and Wales follow Ireland’s lead? Cladding stone offers far more than just a contemporary, refined look. When installed correctly, natural stone can serve as a weatherproof exterior that protects as much as it beautifies a structure. Builders merchant MacBlair recently became the first company in Ireland to offer Riverstone external cladding from SSQ. A high quality phyllite stone from Argentina, Riverstone has now been featured in projects across Ireland. But is there potential for it to be used across England, Scotland and Wales too? The answer, of course, is absolutely. Given the huge success MacBlair have had with Riverstone cladding, there is currently a huge amount of untapped potential for its use in England, Scotland and Wales too. But why should installers choose Riverstone phyllite over another material? Is Riverstone a weatherproof cladding material? MacBlair’s success with Riverstone exterior cladding is partially due to its ability to withstand the elements. A premium material, Riverstone has an incredibly low water absorption (just 0.2% in EN13755), meaning that it can endure freeze-thaw cycles without becoming damaged. Harder and denser than slate, phyllite works as a protective stone veneer that will last decades, and SSQ’s Riverstone endures a rigorous quality control process that ensures only the best phyllite leaves the quarry. It also meets the EN1936 standard for density and porosity.