| Title | ग्रेनाइट आवरण पट्टिका (Granite Cladding Panel)Rare Grenāiṭ Āvaraṇ Paṭṭikā Granite Cladding Panel |
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| Description | ग्रेनाइट आवरण - Grenait Āvaran (Granite Cladding) utilizes granite, a coarse-grained, intrusive igneous rock, as a non-structural facing material. Predominantly composed of quartz, feldspar (plagioclase and alkali feldspar), and mica, its density ranges from 2.65-2.75 g/cm³ [1]. Quarried extensively across the Indian subcontinent, particularly in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh, granite has been employed in Indic architecture for centuries. Referred to as *पाषाण आवरण* (*Pāṣāṇa Āvaraṇa* - stone cladding) in Sanskrit, its compressive strength (100-250 MPa) and low water absorption (0.1-0.5%) contribute to its longevity. Traditional *शिलावट* (*Śilāvaṭa* - stonemason) techniques involved hand-dressing and chiseling. The material's thermal conductivity (2.5-3.5 W/mK) impacts thermal performance. Conservation efforts at heritage sites necessitate careful matching of granite varieties and employing compatible mortars. Modern cladding systems often incorporate mechanical fixings. Durability considerations include resistance to weathering and erosion. |
| Also Known As | Granite Cladding Panel Grenāiṭ Āvaraṇ Paṭṭikā Granite Cladding Granite Facing Stone Cladding ग्रेनाइट पत्थर की परत ग्रेनाइट शिला आवरण पाषाण आवरण கருங்கல் உறைப்பூச்சு (Karungal Uraippūccu) గ్రానైట్ పూత (Granaiṭ Pūta) ಗ್ರಾನೈಟ್ ಹೊದಿಕೆ (Grānaiṭ Hodike) ഗ്രാനൈറ്റ് ക്ലാഡിംഗ് (Granait Klaading) |
| Tags | Granite Cladding Stone Exterior Veneer |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-011854606-20-11-25-GN |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/granite-cladding |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/granite-cladding |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 28, 2025 |
| Types | Igneous Rock Natural Stone Dimension Stone |
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| Regions | Karnataka Tamil Nadu Andhra Pradesh |
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| Time Periods | 20th Century CE 21st Century CE |
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| Sources | Quarries in Karnataka (e.g., Ilkal) Quarries in Tamil Nadu (e.g., Madurai) |
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| Properties | Density: 2.65-2.75 g/cm³ Compressive strength: 100-250 MPa Water absorption: 0.1-0.5% Thermal conductivity: 2.5-3.5 W/mK |
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| Uses | Exterior wall cladding Decorative facing Paving Interior wall finishes Facade cladding |
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| Materials | Lime Mortar Steel Anchors Epoxy resin Cement |
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| Styles | Modern Architecture Contemporary Temple Architecture |
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| Categories | Temple Commercial buildings Temple construction |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Geological Survey of India Reports | Geological Survey | Granite resources in India |
| ASTM C615 | Standard Specification | Granite Dimension Stone |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Sri Venkateswara Temple Penn Hills | Primary | 100% |