Do you want your cemetery monuments to last forever, here are some tips to follow?
We could only find marbles on tombstones in earlier times, but this is not the case now. Now the granites are more in demand for cemetery monuments than marbles because they are among the world's most complex naturally occurring substances and are not very easy to damage. Because of their durability, heat resistance, rugged nature, and smooth availability in the markets, they are the best choice for cemetery monuments.
Granites are the densest and tight stones among the natural stones, which is also the reason for their non-deteriorate. Given below are the reasons to prioritize granites over marbles:
1. Better Life Span
Since granites are formed of cooling magma, so by default, they have experienced extreme weather conditions (temperature, pressure, humidity, etc.,) so they are comparatively more rigid. They are less likely to deteriorate due to heat, cold, or rain with time and eventually have a better life span than marbles (probably 100 years more).
2. Varieties
We were only familiar with a single granite color (.i.e. grey). Now we see granites in different colors like white, pink, purple, green, red, brown, and black, and along with colors, a variety of designs are also available. You can coordinate the stone's color and writings on cemetery monuments, and correctly engraved content on granites is more accessible to readers from a very far distance.
3. Cost-Effective
With the advancement of technology, the labor cost of processing raw materials, cutting the granite, polishing, and fabrication has almost come to zero and become cheaper than marbles. But the higher the price you pay, the better the quality of granite you get.
4. Less Maintenance
Granite stones are very durable; they couldn't scratch or damage easily. If you spill any liquid on it or put something scorching, granites don't get permanent marks or stains. A wet cloth or paper towel can easily clean them.
5. More Shiny
Granites shine more than marbles because granites deflect the light instead of reflecting it. The deflection of light makes the granite shiny that some people prefer to coat the upper surface of granite which makes it less shiny and appears duller.
Conclusion:
Granites are very readily available in the market, and we can choose from different colors and designs. Being so durable, easy to purchase, and better life span, they make the best choice for cemetery monuments.
Larsen’s Memorials is one of the best company, for Memorials in Winnipeg. We have created and installed the highest quality memorials and granite works in the Winnipeg area and surrounding region for over a century. Our staff's experience in helping choose the proper granite countertops, together with Larsen's ever-lasting commitment to customer satisfaction has earned the trust of generations of local families.