Travertine

Travertine Travertine stone is one of the most special and beautiful sedimentary stones in the construction industry. This stone has became one of the most popular stones compared to other Building Stone with its special features such as resistance to cold and heat, impact resistance, erosion capability, abundant sorting, and also reasonable price.

Stone Center 7 Holding is a reputable supplier in Isfahan Iran that offers various types of travertine stones in different colors and sorting to buyers. Dear customers, you can purchase the most suitable building stones by visiting our showroom and receiving consultation and guidance from stone experts. In this article, we have also discussed travertine stone, different types of it, and the pros and cons of this popular stone. Stay with us for more information.

What is travertine and Where is it origin?

Historians consider Iran and Italy, two ancient civilizations, as the origin of travertine stones which have had a brilliant history in inventing ancient architectural styles. In Iran, travertine stones are extracted from the mines of the central provinces, Isfahan, Yazd, and West Azerbaijan.

Types of Travertine Stones

Travertine stones are usually categorized based on the location and mine from which they are extracted. Some of the most famous types of travertine stones include Abbas Abad travertine, Abgarm travertine, Dareh Bokhari travertine, and Hajji Abad travertine. These stones have their own unique characteristics despite having a uniform structure.

Abbas Abad Travertine

Abbas Abad travertine can be considered as one of the most famous and highest quality white and bright travertine stones in Iran. The Abbas Abad travertine are extracted from the stone mine in the central province in the city of Mahallat.

Due to the fact that the main mineral component of this stone is angular and crystalline unlike other travertines and having higher interlocking structure, the resistance of Abbas Abad travertine stones has been wellknown.

Dareh Bokhari Travertine

Travertine stones from Dareh Bokhari are also extracted from the mines of Central Province and Mahallat County. These stones are classified into four categories based on their porosity and color quality: A++, A+, A, B, C

One of the most important features of Dareh Bokhari travertine stones is their very bright color spectrum. This feature makes these stones more commonly used in the exterior facade of buildings.

Haji Abad Travertine

Haji Abad Travertine can be considered as the most diverse travertine in terms of sorting, grading, and color spectrum. That's why Haji Abad travertine stones make up a large share of the country's export stones.

Haji Abad travertines are exported to most countries in all sizes as tile, slab, and block.

White travertine stone

White travertine stone is lightweight due to its porous texture and serves as a good insulator for buildings. As they have a soft and flexible cut, these stones are very versatile for decoration such as fountains, columns and capitals, frames, and statues,

Usually, white travertine stones are more expensive due to their light color. The prominent feature of these white travertine stones is the reduced risk of stone falling, because the porosity and water absorption in these stones create a good bond with the cement mortar.

Black travertine stone

Black travertine stones are among the most popular building stones that do not change color over time with exposure to sunlight.

Due to their matte finish, they create a very beautiful shine in the interior of buildings and these stones have a high quality, resistance, and also shock resistant.

Advantages and disadvantages of travertine stone

Surely many viewers have wondered why construction contractors insist on using travertine stones for the exterior and interior facades of their buildings?

In the following article, we intend to highlight some very positive features of travertine stones:

• High resistance to wear and impact: Almost everyone in the world has seen the Colosseum building in Italy at least once in the media. The Colosseum can be considered as the most prominent example of demonstrating the durability of travertine stones against abrasion and shock resistance. This building is still standing after years, and travertine stones in its facade are eye catching.

• cutting and formability: If you ask stone craftsmen, they will definitely tell you that cutting and shaping travertine stones is much easier and elegant compared to granite and marble stones.

• Sound and thermal insulation: Due to the very high resistance of travertine stones to pressure and heat, these stones are widely used in the construction industry in the southern regions of the country. Due to the existing pores in the structure of these stones, they act as insulation against extreme heat in southern regions. However, the insulating property of travertine stone is not only specific to heat, but they also perform well against sound.

• Exceptional adhesion: One of the biggest problems for construction contractors is the falling of facade stones over time, especially in tall and multi-story buildings. Travertine stone, again due to the existing pores in its structure, has exceptional adhesion. The presence of these cavities allows the mortar to penetrate completely into the stone and prevent it from separating from the wall and falling. The adhesion of travertine stones compared to granite stones, which have less porosity, is much higher.

• Lightweight: The weight of stones has always been a major concern for construction contractors. The heaviness of the stone makes its shipment more difficult and also significantly increases the weight of the structure. Due to the existing pores in the structure of travertine stones, these stones are much lighter than other stones.

• High polishability: Due to the high polishability of Abbas Abad and Hajji Abad travertine stones, they are used more than other stones for volumetric facades and Roman designs.

Disadvantages of Travertine Stone

Travertine stones, like any other product, have disadvantages beside their many advantages. Here are some of these are mentioned:

• Selecting travertine is hard task because of its lack of uniformity in the design and color.
• The high water absorption of travertine stones will force you to use resin or wall insulation.
• The possibility of stones breaking in freezing conditions is another disadvantage of travertine stones.
• One of the weakness point that is mentioned about travertine stones is their very high water absorption, which can be managed by using processes such as resin and epoxy.

Application of Travertine Stones

Exterior view:

Due to the very good resistance of travertine stone against sunlight and color change over time, as well as their very high adhesion, the use of these stones in the exterior view of buildings, especially multi-story apartments, is quite common.

In addition, travertine stones are compatible with various weather conditions and do not increase the weight of the structure due to their lightweight.

interior view:

Due to the very high variety of colors, travertine stone can be used in many cases such as sanitary services, cornices, and side of stairs.

Which travertine stone is the best for building facades?

Silver travertine stone is the best stone for use in the exterior view of buildings because of its high porosity. The gray background color and white halos inside the stone make Silver stone beautiful.

The price of travertine stone

Most of the country's stone mines are located in central regions such as Isfahan and Kerman. These mines supply the country's stone market. So, buying stone by visiting these areas might be cost-effective. However, buyers can also find their desired building stone in various supply centers. The important point here is that stones with the best quality just is provided by reputable supplier . Because Customers can directly contact suppliers and also purchase in competitive price .

To inquire price list for purchasing in-person or online , contact the stone experts of the Stone 7Center Holding : 031-33807040

Price per square meter of travertine stone

The price of travertine stone for per square meter varies from 750,000 to 2,000,000 Tomans in the year 2024. Various factors such as the sizes, thickness, and type of stone affect the price of travertine stone.