Bellstone & Slate Pty Ltd
8 Bond Crescent
Wetherill Park, NSW

Tel: 1800 663 235

Travertine Tiles, Pavers & Coping for Floors, Walls & Landscaping

Ivory Travertine Resists Salt Water Attack

"It feels like really good quality. The intended use is around a salt water pool so the test results that show the stone has very low rates of water absorption and high resistance to salt attack are very important for us. It gives us confidence"

The AA rating for salt attack is the highest rating which is quite remarkable because salt will damage just about anything - even concrete.

Lower Project Costs with Coping

"These bullnose copings are beautifully dressed; it would cost a fortune to have this done on site. Accessory products that match the tiles lower our labour costs considerably. It makes our life a lot easier and lowers overall cost".

Stone Tests - Independent & Honest Information to Reduce Risk

Testing stone is a fiddly and expensive process. Information on our test results are published so that our customers have a better understanding of a stone's capabilities. As new tests are completed they replace the old tests; nothing has been omitted or edited. Information on buying, fixing, maintaining and sealing stone products is available in the user guide section.

Free Consultation

Ring 1800 663 235 now for a free visit and consultation with our technical adviser. Better still visit our showroom and inspect some our exciting new products.

Travertine - A Holy Stone

Travertine contains holes but don't worry - they are meant to be there! The characteristic holes unique to travertine have been created by trapped gases such as carbon dioxide that have leaked away over time. The holes in travertine distinguish it from other types of stone e.g. marble. Whilst not all travertine contains holes it is certainly a well known and loved characteristic of the stone. In some instances the holes may be be better filled; this can be done at the factory before dispatch or alternatively grouted over after the stone has been laid.

Ivory Bullnose Coping with Antique FinishIvory Bullnose Coping

Specifications
610x406x32mm

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Indicative Test Results
Slip resistance (AS/NZS 4586-2004) - 35X (risk of slipping when wet = moderate)
Flexural strength (ASTM C880) (dried) - 12.2 MP
Flexural strength (ASTM C880) (wet) - 9.0 MP
Bulk specific gravity (ASTM C97-02) - 2525 kg/m3
Water absorption (ASTM 616) by volume - 1.0%
Water absorption (ASTM 616) by weight - 2.6%
Resistance to salt attack weight loss (AS/NZS 4456.10) - 0.13%
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.

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