2025-01-13
TESTING STANDARDS FOR NATURAL STONE: WHAT THEY ARE, WHY THEY MATTER
Building a beautiful structure that will stand the test of time is the goal of most projects. But when a stone’s physical properties take a back seat to design and aesthetics, how that structure will look in five or 10 years (and beyond) may not be as impressive as it looks immediately following completion. Knowing the physical properties before selecting a stone will help ensure your structure looks as amazing in the coming decades as it does on day one.Each stone has unique physical properties that may or may not lend themselves to the intended application. One key to understanding the physical properties of natural stone is working with an experienced natural stone supplier who can provide guidance and expertise early in the design process. A design team may have particular aesthetic goals in mind, but will that beautiful white limestone perform in the environment in which it’s placed? Working with a natural stone expert and understanding each stone’s properties will ensure the right stone has been selected for the project and bolster the architect’s case for their choice of stone.