To make the right choice, it’s important to understand the difference between natural and reconstituted stone. The former is derived from rock extracted from its natural environment, while the latter is reconstituted to reproduce its appearance, while offering greater freedom and simplicity in terms of installation conditions, personalization and maintenance.
The difference between natural and reconstituted stone
Reconstituted stone takes on some of the characteristics of the rock it imitates: mechanical properties, authentic appearance… However, it offers much greater flexibility for interior and exterior wall cladding.
What is natural stone?
Natural stone comes from rock formed progressively by the assembly of minerals. These rocks are used in construction for their strength, or in decoration for their aesthetic qualities.
Marble, sandstone, slate and granite are just a few examples of the natural stones that are regularly used for a variety of building projects. Of course, the raw material undergoes a number of transformations so that it can be used as intended, but these adjustments are minimal.
The brand NOVIROC brand will unveil an exclusive collection of natural stones in 2025. These stones will offer exceptional aesthetic solutions for a variety of architectural projects.
What is reconstituted stone?
Reconstituted stone is obtained from mineral aggregates bonded and molded to the desired finish. After reconstitution, the block can be cut and polished like a stone extracted directly from its natural environment.
Our mastery of the process results in highly realistic reconstituted stones with subtle hues that can be customized to meet the needs of a particular project and geographical area, for example.
Orsol specializes in the manufacture ofhigh-end architectural elements from reconstituted stone. Discover our range of interior and exterior reconstituted stone cladding.
What are the advantages of reconstituted stone?
Reconstituted stone offers three major advantages: strength, flexibility and durability.
A stone reconstituted according to the constraints of the terrain
Reconstituted stone is designed to adapt to its installation environment. At Orsol, cladding can be interior or exterior, thanks to slabs that are resistant to external aggression, UV rays, damp rooms…
The look of natural stone wall cladding
The product can also meet precise aesthetic criteria to match the architectural style of the house or an existing natural stone cladding. In fact, it’s possible to reproduce the look of natural stone wall cladding, without the associated constraints.
Simplified implementation
Thanks to their thinness and lightness, Orsol siding is very easy to install. This solution avoids loss of living space, particularly dreaded when it comes to cladding the smallest rooms in the home. Orsol has developed its IDEAPOSE® installation process, which now benefits from an Avis Technique.
A low-carbon alternative
The environmental impact of natural stone cladding can be higher, due to the extraction and transportation processes involved. Since 2023, ORSOL has been offering a sustainable, eco-responsible alternative, with a reliable, low-carbon footprint solution. Discover NEOMINERAL®, the new low-carbon material designed to meet today’s sustainable construction challenges.