Stone Selecting & Testing

Correct Stone selection is vital to the success of any stone project. Decisions regarding the selection of a stone involve many factors including the following:

• The architect’s aesthetic requirements (Colour, texture etc)
• Physical properties and durability requirements of the stone.
• Capacity of the Quarry and its production capacity.
• Seasonal quarrying period.
• Location of the Building (Climatic conditions.)
• Rough block sizes available, nominal bed heights.
• Cost of Block.
• Commitments of the quarry to other clients.
• Colour and general visual variation of the stone.
• Detailing of the Stonework.

The yield of a quarry can change very quickly so an evaluation of a quarry should be undertaken regularly. Our experienced Geologist based in Carrara, Italy, undertakes quarry evaluations and surveys throughout the world.