December 9, 2021
While choosing a headstone, many people tend to focus on the design, however along with the design, it is important that you choose the right materials as well.
When you want the headstone to look unforgettable, you also want it to last for decades to come under scorching sun, heavy rains, thunderstorms and snow. Weather elements affect the outlook of all stones, but some more than others.
If you choose the right materials along with the right design, the monument will last longer and the design will not deteriorate. There are many different ways to design a monument, but choosing the right material is very important. While designing a monument for your loved one, you can choose from several materials such as wood, marble, steel, bronze and granite to name a few.
Some of these materials are designed to stand up to the test of time and harsh weather conditions while others will not be able to endure ageing and other conditions. Bronze, stainless steel and granite are some of the best of these choices.
However, compared to bronze and stainless steel, granite offers a wide variety of design options such as diamond/laser etching, shadow toned designs, double outlined designs, shaped carving and more. Each of these designs is guaranteed to last a long time, especially on granite.
Here are a few benefits of using granite for your loved one’s memorial:
Granite is stronger, less permeable and less susceptible to erosion as compared to other stones. Moreover, even though the material is very durable and sturdy, it can still be formed into almost any shape you like.
Unlike other natural stones, granite needs very little attention. Usually, using a mixture of soap and water with a soft scrub brush is all you need to maintain a granite monument.
Granite is a mineral composite which means it naturally includes a number of different colours and grains. Hence, there are many different colours to choose from. This not only makes it easy to design but also ensures that the colour will not fade with time. From greys and blacks to reds and blues – granite is available in a wide range of natural colours.
Other materials usually have to be painted or unnaturally coloured which is why after a few years, their colours will start to fade.
Stones such as marble and sandstone are very easily scratched as they are considered “soft” stones. Granite, on the other hand, is very hard to scratch. It is also resistant to extreme heat and cold which can cause other stones to expand and contract.
These are all reasons to choose granite as your monument material, and when choosing the granite to design your monument.
Many people avoid spending money on a good quality monument. However, this approach is not adviseable. Even if you hide a bad quality monument with a good design, it will start to deteriorate within a few years.
Although high-grade granite is more expensive, it saves you money on repairs and replacement in the longer run. While choosing a monument, ask your memorial provider about their granite grade or quality. A high-grade granite can easily stand up to physical weathering, chemical weathering and biological weathering.
Let us help you honour your loved ones in the best way possible. Our specially trained staff tries to make the toughest time of your life a little bit easier by providing high-quality memorial services and products. The headstones that our craftsmen build are the best in the business. The granite headstones we provide in Alberta and Saskatchewan are guaranteed to never wear out or crack due to normal elements and weather conditions.
At Summit Memorials, we provide our customers with premium quality and well-crafted monuments, headstones, tombstones, and grave markers. For more information about our services, visit our website or contact us here today.
