Choosing the Perfect Exterior Stone: Tips and Ideas

 

Every building has a unique personality. Being in New York City means the exterior look of your space must convey the importance of what it is you do and who your target customer or client may be.

An excellent way to communicate your building’s purpose is with premium grade or natural exterior stone facades. NYC is full of architectural history that displays the brilliant tapestry of time, culture, and elegance. That is why choosing a suitable stone is a must-do for your next project.

At Petrillo Stone Corporation, we have thousands of stone slabs ranging in everything from the unmatched durability and weather resistance of granite to the refined texture and luxury of marble. We are located about 30 minutes outside the city and have produced stone materials for everyone from JP Morgan to Lehman Brothers to the Lincoln Center.

The trick to choosing the right exterior stone is multifaceted. Our professional team can help you along the way, but some common considerations would include:


•    Color/Texture: Natural stone comes in a wide variety of colors you can choose to match your branding or presentation style. You should also consider texture, as that will play a big part in how it feels when customers walk up to enter inside.

•    Architectural Style: NYC is no stranger to architectural pursuits. Different stones have varying qualities that need to be met to match the overall design features of your building or borough. The exterior stone should complement and enhance these styles.

•    Weather: The Big Apple sees hot summer days and freezing winter temperatures with plenty of snow, rain, and sunlight in between. You want a natural stone that is aesthetically pleasing as well as holds up well to the varying climate.

•    Compliance: Local ordinances and codes are crucial factors in your decision on exterior stone. You may have eco-friendly standards to meet or specific local regulations that have to be observed – restricting your choices.

Most clients lean toward natural hues and textures that allow the building to stand out from the competition, present an awe-inspiring luxury, and combine well with other materials like glass, metal, or wood. This allows you to cultivate a stark contrast that catches the eye and further differentiates your exterior from the many other buildings around the city.

Finally, you want to look closely at maintenance. Different exterior stones require some annual sealing or cleaning to ensure complete durability throughout the year. Again, our team at Petrillo Stone Corporation can walk you through the various marble, granite, limestone, and other materials that will require a little extra attention, but it should be something in the back of your mind while you’re listing your top options.

There tend to be two schools of thought concerning exterior stone. Follow the suggested considerations above first, or work from a budget and then whittle down your final choices using what we’ve outlined. Either way is a roadmap to a successful cutting, installation, and fantastic final solution for your building project.

For over 100 years, our team has supplied commercial and residential buildings all over NYC with outstanding exterior stone materials. Even the United Nations has exterior stone cut and procured from our location. Between skilled artisans, innovative computer-driven CNC machines, and a lifetime of fabrication talent, Petrillo Stone is the best solution for your NYC exterior.