Red Sandstone Exterior Cladding NASA Johnson Space Center Building 21, Houston, TX Reminiscent of an Southwestern Desert skyline, Red Sandstone can be found all over the world in desert and dry areas. Colored by Iron oxide, Red Sandstone has a neutral warm red color. Red sandstone makes for great exterior cladding due to […]
Defects Found In Stone
There are several types of defects found in stone. These defects can sometimes effect the stone aesthetically, strength, and porosity. Below is a table of the most common defects found in natural stone.
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Defect |
Description |
Effect |
Solutions |
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Oil Stains |
Greasy shapes or lines |
Impaired appearance of most granites |
Clean with approved solvents |
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Rust Spots |
Rust colored spots and lines |
Impaired appearance of most stones |
N/A |
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Magrosita |
Parts of stone that cannot be polished |
Impaired appearance of granites and marbles |
Coat with resin and polish stone |
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Peli furbi |
Fractures that open during installation |
Impaired appearance and strength of most stones |
N/A |
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Tarolo |
Small pits in stone |
Impaired appearance of marble |
Fill with resin and polish |
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Strappi |
Small light-colored fractures |
Impaired appearance and strength of marble and granite |
Coat with resin and polish stone. |
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