Texture and Characteristics of Travertine

Travertine stone, with a specific weight of about 2500 kg/m3 with striped texture and without texture, is found in nature in white, chocolate, light and dark cream, yellow, red, and lemon colors. Travertine consists of many holes and pores and acts as a relative insulator against sounds and heat.

Usages Of Travertine Stone In Building

Facade Wall cladding Flooring In the form of stacked stone – decorative in many uses Stonemasonry crafts External wall cladding (yard – parking lots) and landscaping Covering the internal walls of the building’s common spaces (corridor – staircase – lobby)

Disadvantages of Travertine Stone

low resistance to acidic conditions. possibility of breaking in a freezing climate(it has been proved by covering the hole of the surface with resin). none uniformed textures of some sort.

Advantages of Travertine Stone

Attractive interface with a variety of colors and textures. Good resistance against frigid and hot climates. Good isolation for heat and sound because of holes inside. Anti-slip for flooring because of pitted holes and troughs on its surface. One of the primary and most significant advantages of buying a travertine is its beauty, durability, and long life. Numerous porosity and holes in this stone’s texture make the building’s overall weight lighter and its high adhesion to the mortar. Resistant to sunlight, acid rain, cold, and heat. It has a transparent, natural appearance in various gorgeous designs and gives the building a stylish and luxurious look.