Stone Masonry is the art of building the structures in stones. In some parts of the country, building stones are abundantly available in nature. These stones when cut and dressed to the proper shapes, provide an economical material for the construction of various parts of a building which are located in hilly areas.

Uses of Stone Masonry:

Stone masonry construction is used in,
1. Building foundations, dams, monumental structures.
2. Building walls, piers, columns, pillars, light houses, and architectural works.
3. Arches, domes, lintels and beams
4. Roofs, floors, pavings.
5. Railway ballast, blackboards and electrical switchboards.
6. In the construction of retaining walls.
7. It is used in the construction of integrated living homes and integrated design construction.

Selection of stone for stone masonry:

Selection of stone depends on,
1. Availability,
2. Ease of working,
3. Appearance,
4. Strength and stability,
5. Polishing characteristics,
6. Economy,
7. Durability.