| Author(s) | Mahmoud M. Idris |
| Affiliation | Department of Architecture and Building Sciences, College of Architecture and Planning, King Saud University Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Title | Issues Affecting the Use of Granite Dimension Stone as Exterior Wall–cladding in Riyadh |
| Source | Journal of King Saud University. Architecture & Planning. Volume 17, No 1. (2005/1425) |
| Abstract | Saudi Arabia possesses a wide range of high quality granites of distinctive colors and textures. Generally, the use of granite panels as wall-cladding is less favorable, because of its dark colors and visible grains. However, many problems have arisen due to the radioactive properties of the material and their hazardous effect in addition to the inferior design detailing practices. These issues are discussed focusing on the material properties and hazards, availability and quarrying, adaptability to local environment and the design detailing practices. |
