Cut stone

The size of stone gathers a whole of techniques to form in a block of stone a form preconceived Géométrique which is generally integrated in a apparatus of cut stones.

With not confusing with the sculpture on stone which decorates the building of elements Figuratif S. Ainsi, the Mason stone builds the building while the Sculpteur decorates it.

The stones of size

The stones of size are extracted from careers. The nature of the stone to be cut varies according to the areas, that can be Calcaire, Granit, sandstone, Ardoise, Meulière, Marbre… The names of the stones vary according to their nature and take sometimes the name of the place where they are extracted. Here examples of stone limestones names: the Micaceous chalk, the Comblanchien, the Pierre of Caen, the Saint-Maximin, the stone of Bonneuil… For construction, one uses three kinds of stones of size which are characterized by their hardness:
  • the Rock
  • the royal Bench
  • the soft Rock
The hardest stones are used for the low parts of the building, that is to say the cellars and the ground floors. The royal bench is intermediate between the rock and the tender stone. It is reserved for the construction of the first stage. The tender stone finishes the building, i.e. the upper floors.

Stages of the size of a stone

The transport of the stones of size

The techniques of displacement of the stones of size are called the Bardage. With the career, the rough stones of sawing, are posed on pallets in the direction of their beds before being charged on trucks. In order to protect stop them blocks, a fine layer of straw, or a sheet of polystirene, is placed between the blocks. In the handling of the blocks, two stone masons are necessary. It is necessary to avoid the épauflures (stripes, pulling up or breakage of matter) on stop and the faces.

Trades of the stone size

  • the Mason stone
  • the slate tailor was a semi-skilled worker in the face of the slate sheets for the building.
  • the Fitter: He is the chief of Chantier.
  • the pincher: It directs the bardeurs and handles the stones using a grip to charge them on the carriages with transport.
  • the bardor: He is responsible for the Bardage stones to the place where they will be posed.
  • the layer: It is responsible for the installation of the stone in the building. It uses a level, a plumbline and a rule.

Necessary qualities

Creativity, artistic direction, safety of the eye and the hand, power, precision and skill, taste of the geometry.

History of the stone size

August 1st

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