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Travertine

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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                                                               Optimal values

  • Compressive Strength              8946psi

  • Flexural Strength                       2855psi

  • Co-Efficient of Friction             1.7

  • Freeze and Thaw                       Pass

  • Water Absorbtion by Volume 2.377r/cm3

  • Dry Unit Weight                         2.514gr/cm3

  • Saturated Unit Weight            2.533gr/cm3

  • Real Density                               2.578gr/cm3

  • Compasity                                  %97.74

  • Apparent Porosity                    %1.45

  • Total Porosity                             %3.41   

  • Reaction to Fire                        non-reactive

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TRAVERTINE Quality Guidelines:

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  • Travertine is the most durable and all season applicable natural stone.

  • It is a  high density structure and being resistant to any temperature fluctuations, makes it the most efficient investment to your property.

  • Travertine requires mild care and maintenance, compared to limestone and marble, travertine is the most popular material used for exterior applications.

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Paver Finishes​ "1.25

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  • Tumbled

  • Brushed

  • Sandblasted

  • Brush-Hammered

  • Chiseled​

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Tile Finishes​ "1/2

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  • Honed & Filled

  • Honed & Unfilled

  • Brushed & Chiselled

  • Tumbled

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Retaining Wall Finishes

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  • Tumbled

  • Split-Face

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Blockstep Finishes

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  • Tumbled

  • Honed & Filled

  • Honed & Beveled

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Mosaic Finishes

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  • Tumbled

  • Honed & Filled

  • Brushed

  • Split-Face

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Wall-Veneer Finishes

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  • Tumbled

  • Split-Face​

  • Split-Face & Tumbled

       (Smooth Surface)

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Select

Material

  • Minimized micro porosity for clean and contemporary look

  • Most uniform color

  • No mud or onyx veining

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High Standard

Material

  • Includes slightly larger authentic pores of travertine not to exceed the size of a quarter coin on surface

  • Uniform color tonality and shading

  • No mud or onyx veining

Commercial

Material

  • Large pores are expected in this quality, not to exceed through the stone

  • Shading and variation is within the choice of color background

  • Large variety of color entrance and shading is aspected.

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