Stone, in general, is considered a durable material; however, not all stones are as durable as one might anticipate. Stone durability is dependent on its composition, which can affect strength and appearance, and environmental exposure factors. Even though a particular stone may be thought of as uniform, it is still a natural material with varying composition and physical properties. These properties can vary significantly, even for stone removed from slightly different areas of a single quarry or formation. Small variations in some stone types can result in significant differences in durability performance in service.
In this primer, architect Daren Kneezel examines how to evaluate stone durability.
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