TRAVERTINE
- Kubilay Ergene
- Jan 17
- 2 min read
Travertines are natural sedimentary rocks composed of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). They are formed as a result of the precipitation of calcium carbonate in underground waters under certain conditions. Over time, this precipitation forms travertines with soft lines.
Use of Travertines in Architecture
The use of travertine in architectural structures dates back to ancient times. It generally lacks planes of weakness and its porosity makes it light in comparison to its strength, gives it good thermal and acoustic insulation properties and makes it relatively easy to process. When dense travertine is polished, it creates an excellent decorative stone.
In ancient times, the Romans mined travertine deposits to build temples, monuments, aqueducts, bath complexes and amphitheaters such as the Colosseum, the largest building in the world built mostly of travertine. In Italy, there are well-known travertine quarries in Tivoli and Guidonia Montecelio, where the most important quarries have been located since Ancient Roman times.
Today, travertines, which provide a very natural and luxurious appearance in architectural structures, are preferred almost all over the world. Travertines, which are suitable for many purposes due to their structure, are used in many areas such as interior and exterior cladding, interior and exterior flooring tiles, pool tiles , stair steps, wall stones and special designs.
Today, the largest travertine reserves are located in Turkey. Travertines produced in Turkey, which holds a large market share in travertine production and export, are the first choice in terms of their color and structure. Travertines produced by Kubilay's Stone from Turkish quarries are exported to all over the world.
You can examine the travertine types from the link below.
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