Lava rock is a beautiful decorative natural material. Its composition is feldspar, dolomite and other mineral materials which are rich in color and texture. The process of mining this material involves taking away the upper layers of rock, while leaving the lower ones unaltered. During the quarry process, rock is taken out from the volcano and then transported to the quarry. There, the rocks are cut into different shapes and sizes and placed on a conveyor belt or the way in which they will be delivered to the customers for landscaping decoration.
To make sure that there is a perfect amount of rock in each sack, it is carried in pieces. After being delivered to the quarry, they are all sorted out and then given different colors depending upon their texture. Some of the pieces have a greenish color, while others have a reddish or even black color. These are called the quarry “red lava” and are of course, crushed much earlier.
When the stone is finally collected, it is transported to the finishing plant. Here, it is beaten into fine powder before being stored. During landscaping decoration, it has to be finely ground before using. It can be used in all kinds of projects, not just for landscaping purposes.
When the greenish-red lava rock is finely ground and allowed to cool, it turns into plaster. The fine powdery stone dust can be easily used for all kinds of projects. From decorative stones to wall and floor tiles, it can add an elegant touch to any area.
The stone dust is made into plaster by passing it through a powerful shredder machine. After this is done, the crushed rock is then dried. The texture of the plaster will vary depending on the machine being used. After this is dried, it can be easily painted. The colors can range from bright reds, oranges and yellows to earthy shades.
The texture can have a coarse feel or a soft feel to it. Before deciding on the kind of surface to work with, the landscape contractor will look at how the interior and exterior of the area will change over time. For instance, if the landscape is going to be used frequently in sunny weather, then the texture may be more frizzy than if it’s going to be constantly exposed to rain. The type of stone used for landscaping purposes should also be suitable for use outdoors. The crushed stone will react with the elements and may break down over time.
The exterior of the area will be landscaped with sand as well as landscaping clay to make the area look like it has a natural slope. After this stage is complete, it is time to move on to the final stage – the grading of the land. This involves removing any rocks that are too large for the area, such as the volcano ash that can occur during an eruption. Once this is done, the grading can be done with rock scrapers to make even surfaces and prepare the area for the final mixture of lava rock and crushed volcanic rock.
After the grading is complete, the area can be sprayed with a fine mixture of landscaping clay to help it blend in with surrounding landscaping. After it is sprayed, the final step is to apply a sealant to the surface of the land. This sealant can help keep the surface dry and prevent damage during wind, rain and high temperatures. When the final stage of the process is complete, the final product will be a beautiful, custom-designed landscape that can be enjoyed by friends and family for many years to come.