Insights
Journal
Technical notes on specifying, fabricating and inspecting natural stone from Turkey.
Articles
Practical notes for architects, designers and contractors working with natural stone from Turkey.
- TravertineVein Cut vs Cross Cut Travertine: How to Specify Cut DirectionThe difference between vein cut and cross cut travertine, where each works best, and how to specify cut direction, fill and finish when sourcing from Turkey.
- Quality controlWhat to Check on a Natural Stone Slab Before It Is CutA practical checklist for inspecting marble, travertine and other natural stone slabs before cutting: tone, veining, thickness, defects and resin.
- TechnicalHow to Read a Natural Stone Shop Drawing: A Guide for DesignersWhat a natural stone shop drawing contains and what designers should check before approving it: dimensions, edges, cut-outs, joints and tolerances.
- CountertopsQuartz vs Porcelain Countertops: A Technical ComparisonQuartz and porcelain countertops compared on heat, UV, staining, thickness, edges and fabrication, with notes on specifying and producing them in Turkey.
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