In the outskirts of Inkerman, closer to Sevastopol, an amazing breed has been mined since ancient times, named after the birthplace of Inkerman stone. This is a white crystalline limestone with unique properties, strength and a beautiful appearance. At the heart of the stone is a small shell rock, which has turned into a monolith for centuries, therefore its structure is finely porous, with interspersed fragments of shells. This natural material is also called bryozoan limestone. The inhabitants of Crimea have a name for this miracle - the Crimean stone, also indicating its deposit.
Stone properties
The properties of Inkerman stone have been known and appreciated for a long time. An amazing strength that perfectly retains heat and does not collapse at very low temperatures is one of the features of this natural material. Easy to process Inkerman stone lends itself perfectly even to artistic cutting. Surprisingly, the destructive impact of time is not terrible for him. The right angles of bricks made of this material remain sharp, do not chip and do not smooth.
For the construction of cave monasteries, places with deposits of this breed were often chosen. In ancient times, Inkerman stone was widely used for the construction of buildings in Ancient Rome, Alexandria. In the homeland of stone, in Sevastopol, many buildings are made of it.
Inkerman stone, the photo of which speaks for itself, cannot be confused with anything. White-pink color, finely porous structure, ease of processing are one of the few advantages of the breed.
The use of Inkerman stone
This magnificent material is perfect for both the external and internal decoration of the building, and for the manufacture of various vases, balusters, portals of fireplaces and other architectural elements. Environmentally friendly, breathable, aesthetically pleasing, it is able to maintain and regulate the indoor microclimate. Due to its frost-resistant properties, limestone is also used for the construction of buildings, using bricks of various sizes.
Blocks for the construction of walls allow you to build multi-story structures, they strengthen the supporting walls and floors. The strength of Inkerman stone made it popular in the installation of buildings up to 12 floors. In addition, such a house can withstand an earthquake up to 8 points.
But this magnificent rock has a minus. At high temperatures, the stone is destroyed. That is, it can not be called refractory, therefore, the breed is often treated with special means.
Floors and walls
Wall decoration made of Inkerman stone has recently found more and more supporters. Amazingly beautiful wall panel made of this stone attracts the eye and serves as an excellent regulator of humidity in the room.
Limestone floors have good thermal conductivity due to the porous structure, which also reduces energy costs. For greater strength, floors from Inkerman stone are impregnated with a special water-repellent composition.
External work
Facing the building with white limestone gives it a flawless appearance. Due to the special properties of Inkerman stone, the size of the elements can vary from the smallest, for example, a thin edge along the perimeter of the building, to monumental, such as columns or caryatids.
Steps and railings made of this natural material are designed for a long service life. Durability is one of the indisputable advantages of limestone from the Crimea. White stone architectural decorations give the building sophistication and sophistication.
As an interior decoration, sculptural compositions of white shell rock will be very welcome. They will never lose their original snow-white color. The products are resistant to shock in the event of an accidental fall and to temperature changes.
White stone buildings
Sevastopol is not for nothing called a white city. It is almost all built of Inkerman stone. Rome and Alexandria also used this material for development. Many churches of the Golden Ring of Russia were built precisely from the white Crimean limestone.
In Soviet times, white stone was used for the construction of the Lenin Library, the cladding of important state systems, the construction of administration buildings and control units.