Question 1

Texture and Characteristics of Travertine

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Usages Of Travertine Stone In Building

Accepted Answer

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)

Question 3

Disadvantages of Travertine Stone

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Advantages of Travertine Stone

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Price Of Travertine

Accepted Answer

The range of Iran travertine is between $10 - $150 depending on the stone quarry and sort.

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