Historically granite is one of the most applied building materials worldwide. Building stones
should accomplish several properties required by different testing materials standards. Salt …

Durability is a key parameter in evaluating the quality of a building stone for use in cold
regions. Ignoring this parameter before choosing a building stone may lead to its …

Dimension and ornamental stones used for built heritage are frequently affected, under all
climates, by intense weathering induced by the transport of saline solutions. Accordingly …

The objective of this study is to evaluate the petrophysical properties of four ignimbrites
employed as dimension stones. The natural stone under study is produced in Tenerife …

The weathering of rocks controls the shape of the Earth's surface and affects their suitability
as building stones. Frost weathering and crystallization of soluble salts are considered to be …

Salt crystallization-induced decay of Vardavard granodiorite and Shirkouh monzogranite,
two Iranian building stones, were assessed with two non-destructive methods: saturation …

The effects of four of the most common types of surface finish on the appearance of five
varieties of ornamental granite, all widely used in building construction and selected for their …

For hundreds of years, two types of granite (Zarzalejo and Alpedrete) from the Madrid
region, Spain, have been extensively used as building stones. Fresh specimens of both …

This study assesses the changes on the surface of crystalline stones due to salt
crystallisation. Efflorescence was forced to grow on the surface of granite and marbles …

Granite is one of the most applied building materials globally. Salt weathering affects the
aesthetic properties of granite and reduces its durability. Accelerated granite weathering …