The first thing we encounter in a building is its facade and landscaping, which at the very beginning can somewhat indicate the builder’s care and taste in choosing materials and the strength of the building. Currently, in our country, one of the materials that has attracted the attention of many hard-liners and meticulous and professional people in this field is Abbas Abad Travertine Stone.
Formation and location of Abbas Abad Travertine Stone Extraction:
Travertine is a sedimentary limestone that forms in limestone caves and around hot springs, and depending on the amount of minerals in the travertine texture, the amount of colored veins in it varies. The main elements that make up this stone are: calcium, stalactite, and stalagmite, the core of which is formed by the rapid precipitation of calcium carbonate; Abbas Abad travertine stone is in the best possible condition compared to other types of travertine due to the conditions and location of its formation.
Abbas Abad travertine is currently extracted from a mine in Markazi Province, Nimvar County, near Mahallat, and has two colors: cream and white; the whiter it is, the stone is placed in the super sort.
Choosing Abbas Abad travertine stone is a profitable investment for the manufacturer.
Features and benefits of Abbas Abad travertine stone:
- High resistance to weather changes, especially increased temperature and humidity (combination of beauty and resistance)
- Resistant to stains and rain (which can be increased with nano coatings)
- Thermal insulation
- Easy to wash and clean
- Very good adhesion to facade mortar (eliminating concerns about falling facade stones)
- No erosion over time
- Bright color suitable for beautiful facades
- Possibility of wave-free cutting and no need for matching during installation (given that the presence of waves makes it necessary to match pieces, tiles, and slabs together when installing the stone.)
- Possibility of wavy cutting (for various designs)
- Medium to high hardness
- Excellent sandability
- Suitable for maximum designs (due to the variety of color veins in some varieties of this product, a decoration or facade with high dynamics and energy can be created Construction.)
- The presence of voids (which, after the aesthetic dimension of voids, are reinforced by filling the voids with resin, the insulating properties of the stone are enhanced.)
Uses of Abbas Abad travertine stone:
- Facades of buildings, especially classical and Roman facades
- Landscaping
- Flooring of office and residential buildings
- Covering the main columns of buildings
- Construction of fountains, fountains, capitals, fireplaces
- Interior decoration of buildings
- Walls of stairs and corridors
Standard grades in terms of quality grade of Abbas Abad travertine:
- Export
- Super
- Premium
- First grade
- Second grade
Dimensions and shapes that can be cut from Abbas Abad travertine:
- Slab
- Tile
- Block
- Length
- And customer-desired dimensions
Types of Abbas Abad travertine stone subfloors:
- Polishing: In this type of subfloor, travertine reflects light and its pores are filled with resin and epoxy.
- Matte: The stone finish in this type of sub is less, but like polishing, resin and epoxy are used for pores and gaps. If this type of stone is used in flooring and as a floor covering, there is less possibility of slipping.
- Brush: In this type of sub, the edges of the stone cuts are rounded, which gives a special beauty to the appearance of the stone.
The superiority of Abbas Abad travertine stone over similar items:
Among similar items to Abbas Abad travertine stone, we can mention Darreh Bukhari travertine and Haji Abad travertine.
- Abbas Abad travertine has a brighter color than both cases.
- The presence of beautiful colored and different veins of Abbas Abad travertine in first-class and two-way varieties is more suitable for various designs.
- The lower permeability of Abbas Abad travertine, especially compared to Haji Abad travertine
- Abbas Abad travertine is more resistant to temperature changes.
Certainly, Abbas Abad travertine stone’s high resistance to weather changes, especially increased temperature and humidity, is a very good choice. Also, due to Abbas Abad travertine’s resistance to salt stains and precipitation, easy washing and cleaning, you can always have a facade and area as beautiful as the first day and live or work in that building with security without worrying about the stone falling due to its good adhesion to the mortar used in the building.
In the past, when stone was used in the facade of a building, there was always a fear that over time the connection of the stone to the building would weaken and become problematic, which would lead to dangers. However, its resistance to erosion, high temperatures, and humid weather eliminates this concern for the builder and residents of the building.
The characteristics of Abbas Abad travertine have caused this stone to be exported to other parts of the world as a luxurious and resistant stone, to enter the global stone markets, and to have a special place.
By choosing Abbas Abad travertine to build the grounds of buildings and places, we can have diverse, resistant and lasting beauty in front of our eyes and take safer steps in buildings built with this type of travertine.
To have a suitable purchase:
- Check the total area of the stone, considering the variety of sorting and design.
- Buy with confidence the amount and area of the stone required to have a uniform and regular result.
- Pay attention to the thickness of the stone so that it is suitable for your intended use in terms of durability or safety.
- Pay attention to the type of cutting and processing of the stone so that your work has a desirable result.
- The level of porosity, color and dimensions are among the factors that affect the price of Abbas Abad travertine.