Classico Travertine Pavers & Natural Stone Outdoor Paving
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Classico Travertine - Paving
Pavers & Tiles? Tiles Could Save Money!
Most people associate pavers with outdoor use. Pavers are regarded as products to be used over soft bases (substrates) such as rammed earth or roadbase sprinkled with sand. On these foundations the stone used needs to be strong to ensure against movement that might cause cracking. As a result, the thickness of the stone needs to be 30mm or more, depending on the traffic load.
These days, outside areas are often concreted providing an incredibly strong and very stable substrate. As a result, a much thinner "tile" of 12 - 14mm might be quite adequate (depending on the flexural strength of the stone and the traffic load expected).
Apart from the thickness of the stone and the cost (tiles are cheaper!) there is no difference between a tile and a paver!
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Classico Pavers - Tumbled
Classico Bullnose Coping - Tumbled
Specifications
Paver - 600x400x30mm
Bullnose Coping - 300x400, 400x400x30mm
Tumbled Classico Travertine Pavers - Popular Uses
Classico travertine is really tough and very dense so it can be used almost anywhere. The most popular uses for tumbled pavers is for outdoor areas eg pool decks, patios and outdoor rooms or verandah.
Suitability for Paving Around Saltwater Pools
The test results for Classico are as good as our quartzite and bluestone for resistance to salt attack and it is well under the benchmark for use around saltwater pools. This is a beautiful, dense travertine with impressive durability credentials.
Warning - "Even though the stone has been found to be very durable, it should be noted that the incorrect use of sealers or surface treatments can adversely affect the stone's performance" - Jim Mann, Principal Stone Initiatives.
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Travertine - Sealing Recommended for High Risk Areas
Classico is very dense with low porosity so it has a natural ability to resist penetration from agents that may discolour or stain the stone. In low risk areas that are swept and hosed clean (to remove leaves, debris etc) sealing may not be required.
This travertine has lovely earthy colours and while it is unlikely to show dirt stains - coffee, tea, wine, oil and grease will all disclour the stone if ignored. The most vulnerable spots are kitchens and entertainment & BBQ areas where food and drink spillages are more likely. Even a light, cooking grade, olive oil will leave a residue unless the stone is sealed.
Salts in solution from saltwater pools are corosive even to a stone with such high resistance to salt. Unless you intend to wash the pool surrounds after use to remove salt residues, sealing is probably a good form of insurance. There should not be a problem using Classico around traditionally chlorinated pools.
Two coats of either Ultra-Solv or Sealer's Choice Gold penetrating sealers should provide excellent stain protection for many, many years. Under no circumtances should surface sealers be used on this stone in wet areas or where the stone has been laid on poorly drained substrates. For more information go to, Stone Sealers.
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Classico Stone Quality Rating
5 stars = best quality
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Indicative Test Results
Slip resistance (AS/NZS 4586-2004) (honed) - 36X (risk of slipping when wet = moderate)
Slip resistance (AS/NZS 4586-2004) (tumbled) - 40X (risk of slipping when wet = moderate)
Flexural strength (ASTM C880) (dried) - 17.9 MPa
Flexural strength (ASTM C880) (wet) - 17.8 MPa
Density (ASTM C97-02) - 2463 kg/m3
Water absorption (ASTM 616) by volume (porosity) - 2.8%
Water absorption (ASTM 616) by weight - 1.1%
Resistance to salt attack weight loss (AS/NZS 4456.10) - 0.04%
Resistance to salt attack classification (AS/NZS 4456.10) - AA (suitable for wet, dry & salt attack cycles)
Resistance to salt attack (AS/NZS 4456.10) mode of decay - very slight surface pitting
NB The benchmarks for use of stone around salt water pools is 0.1% weight loss or less with a minimum slip resistance classification of W. For more information, go to Test Results
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