Travertine stone and its use

Travertine stone and its use

Travertine stone is one of the types of natural building stones, and the main and important distinctions between travertine stones and other natural stones are the type of formation and the degree of hardness of this stone.

Travertines are known as sedimentary rocks, which causes the creation of a porous texture in the stone.

Travertine stones are one of the available stones in different colors and designs due to the abundance of their mines in Iran, most of which are located in the city of Isfahan.

One of the characteristic features of travertine is having porosity, thermal and sound insulation, resistance to water absorption and having cavities and holes that cause it to stick more to the mortar. Also, the lower weight of this stone compared to some other stones, in order to help the weight Less construction and loads on its skeleton are noticeable. This stone can be cut into two wavy and non-wave shapes.

Another property of this type of stone is its high polishability and low wear resistance, which makes it easy to process.

Durability, smoothness and polishability, low weight compared to other natural stones, impact resistance, cost-effective compared to the variety of designs and colors, and high adhesion to mortar are the factors that make manufacturers choose to use this stone mostly in the outdoor space. And the facade of the building becomes.

The main use of travertine stones, especially in Iran, is in the facade of buildings and making stone artifacts.

The main use of travertines

Travertine stone is also used in flooring; Because processing such as leather, ax can make the stone non-slippery.

Travertine stones can also be a good choice for wall coverings, toilets, basins, countertops and more.

What you need to know about travertines

Compared to other stones, travertine stones have a relatively large play of color and design, and most of the time, the difference in design and color is observed in the same type of stone.
Travertine absorbs moisture quickly due to its porous texture and holes.
When the processing process is not done correctly or low-quality materials are used in it, the water absorption of the stone is reduced and it affects the resins used in it.
Travertine stones have a higher initial cost when used in flooring compared to other stones.
Travertine stones are more likely to crumble when the air temperature reaches the freezing point.