Stone is a very durable material that many constructors consider using  to build structures that would last a lifetime. Although it is important that architects should understand the qualities and capacities of the different types of stone there is to know how to use stone in their works to create  durable structures. Granite for example is a type of stone that is impervious and compression resistant , which is less absorbent to water. Granite in this case, is very good for floors, counter top, or even the bottom level of a building, which is more likely to be exposed to water, snow, and floods also strong enough to hold up the gravitational force that is upon the building.