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Tag: stability

01Jul

Living with Stone: Around the Pool

Posted by mrymnnon July 1, 2020July 30, 2021in Technical articles

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…

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01Jul

Stability Problems with Natural Stone

Posted by mrymnnon July 1, 2020November 21, 2025in Technical articles

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…

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