// THE ORIGIN
Travertine is a limestone formed by the precipitation of water from hot springs that is supersaturated with calcium carbonate. Twigs, leaves and other material that falls into this water and later digests cause the characteristic irregular pores of this material.
// LOCATIONS
In nature, travertine occurs at hot springs and geysers, such as Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone and Pamukkale in Turkey. An important site of travertine is the town of Tivoli to the east of Rome.
// APPLICATION
Travertine is very sensitive to water. Because the material has a cellular structure, water that seeps in cannot easily get out. As a result, the stone can freeze to pieces in severe frost. Acid rain also causes erosion. The acids present in the rain dissolve the travertine so that it washes away.
Nowadays we have good methods for impregnating the material and it can be used nicely for both indoor and outdoor use.
// OUR COLLECTION
In our NATURAL STONE LIBRARY you can find our collection. We are constantly looking for new materials to add to our collection. Our library is therefore continuously supplemented with new materials. Is not what you are looking for? We will search for you!
