Would you like to use an eco-friendly material to renovate your home? Discover cladding stone, a solution for reducing the carbon footprint of your wall or floor cladding, without compromising on aesthetics and efficiency!

What is reconstituted stone?

Reconstituted stone is a floor or wall covering, for interior or exterior use, made from mineral aggregates. These aggregates are bonded with a binder and molded into the desired size and format, to reproduce the appearance of natural stone.
Reconstituted stone is lighter and less expensive than natural stone. It’s perfect for smaller budgets looking to renovate or embellish! What’s more, it’s a durable stone, resistant to wear and impact, as well as to temperature variations.
Thanks to a sophisticated manufacturing process, it’s possible to obtain subtle shades and shapes adapted to a precise geographical area, or to reproduce an old facing in the case of a home extension.

What are the advantages of reconstituted stone?

A stone that adapts to your environment

Reconstituted stone manufacturing techniques have now been perfected toimitate natural stone. If your home already has natural stone cladding, you can integrate reconstituted stone without the risk of altering the façade of your home (or your interior).
Stone cladding can also be adapted to the architectural style of the house or its location. It can imitate marble, porcelain stoneware, natural stone and other mineral materials.
With proper maintenance, stone cladding is durable and resistant. It is less likely to crack or discolor than natural stone. Of course, it is advisable to choose a quality manufacturer to guarantee durability and a natural appearance.

Reduced environmental impact

Reconstituted stone is often presented as an environmentally-friendly material for home cladding or flooring. Indeed, compared to natural stone, its carbon impact is reduced. The processes involved in extracting natural stone and transporting it entail CO2 emissions of varying degrees, whereas it’s possible to do without them by opting for reconstituted stone!
Manufactured in our own workshops, all you need to deliver your new cladding or paving is the transport to your home, while enjoying an aesthetic very similar to that of natural stone. It’s a sustainable, environmentally-friendly solution that meets the latest building standards and the challenges of the energy transition.
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A simplified worksite

Being lighter and thinner than natural stone, reconstituted stone is easier to install. And it’s quicker too! It’s easier to lay indoors or outdoors, and you’re less limited in terms of substrates.
Not to mention that the price of reconstituted stone flooring or wall cladding is lower! You can also take advantage of this opportunity to carry out other renovation work, such as insulating walls, floors or attics. Find out more about the price of attic or wall insulation to reduce heat loss, and carry out several jobs at the same time!

Why choose ORSOL Neomineral stone to renovate your home?

• Reduced carbon impact: Compared to natural stone, reconstituted stone limits emissions linked to transport and extraction processes, contributing to a more sustainable project.
• Lightweight and durable: easy to handle and extremely robust, it guarantees a long service life when properly maintained.
• Ideal for facades: ORSOL’s Neomineral cladding is perfect for finishing your facade, especially after exterior wall insulation.
• Reinforced interior insulation: This cladding can also be applied to the interior, improving the thermal insulation of your living space.
• Compatibility with ecological construction: Whether for low-energy houses or current building standards, reconstituted stone fits in perfectly.

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