Want to make a more informed decision when selecting stone for your next project? You can do so by better understanding the material's basic properties. Start with this beginner's guide to material selection, looking at sandstone, granite, limestone, travertine, marble,…
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Whether stone is being selected for use as cladding for a curtain wall, as coping for a parapet or for paving around pools and landscaping, durability needs to be considered as a key factor when determining its fitness for purpose.…
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Taking time to learn about some of the important properties of stone can go a long way in ensuring you choose the best materials for your home. Jim Mann, principal of Stone Initiatives, provides some expert insights on how to…
Pools are no longer just a place for a ‘quick dip’ – they are often the centrepiece of outdoor entertaining, with the surrounding paving and landscaping just as important as the pool itself. Your paving selection process should include a…
This article examines some of the issues related to thermal and moisture stability, using examples of some natural rock stone that Ardex has seen in the last few years. Article: Ardex (Technical Article TP005.002) Introduction and Scope Since 2007 the…
What is granite, what makes it so versatile and how can we choose a good-quality stone? Article: Jim Mann Take a moment to look around and you are most likely to find granite. Inside you may find it on the…
