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Tag: stone selection

25Aug

Properties of good building stones

Posted by mrymnnon August 25, 2023August 25, 2023in Technical articles
Image of technician measuring stone sample in lab setting

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, there are a number of considerations and guides that specifiers, architects, designers and…

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01Jul

Four Keys to Successful Stone Selection

Posted by mrymnnon July 1, 2020July 7, 2023in Technical articles

Fitness for purpose is fundamental to the successful use of natural stone, but how do we evaluate a stone to ensure its suitability for a particular use or location? In this basic guide to stone specification, discover the four keys…

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