Architect Greg Holman: natural stone in design
Natural stone is a striking and inventive feature across many architectural projects by renowned firm Harry Seidler & Associates. Project architect Greg Holman shares why natur
20 years on: A conversation with Jim Mann
Principal and founder Jim Mann reflects on 20 years of Stone Initiatives, including the influence of fashion on testing regimes, and how the stone industry is becoming more sustain
Will Crystalline silica concerns see engineered stone banned?
Article by Thomas Baggs Two decades after the complete ban of asbestos in Australia, the dangers of respirable crystalline silica are now in the spotlight. With a ban on engineered
How has heritage conservation evolved?
Article by Mark Milevski While many heritage conservation practices have remained consistent over the past 20 years, there are some key areas where the industry and governing bodie
Properties of good building stones
A frequent query we receive at Stone Initiatives relates to “What are the properties of good building stones?” While there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, ther
Measuring crystalline silica in stone
This article examines measuring crystalline silica in stone, typical crystalline silica content levels for common building products, and reducing your risk of exposure to the harmf
How to choose a stone sealer: An Introduction
Learn how to choose a stone sealer: what you should consider, why sealers don’t provide complete protection from staining, and what test methods are used to assist sealer sel
Rising damp and salt attack: effects and solutions
Understand the effects of rising damp and salt attack, know how to spot the signs of damage and learn what’s required in a remediation plan. Article by Mark Milevski Rising d
Using petrography to evaluate dimension stone
What is petrographic analysis, what can it reveal, and why is it such a valuable tool in the evaluation of dimension stone? Article by Thomas Baggs Petrography is the study of dime
Slip testing: Expert Q&A
What is a good slip rating? Is there more to slip resistance than identifying slippery surfaces? Here we chat with materials testing specialist Kate Tonkin, head of the finish eval