STONARI Dialogues Replay Library
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Stonari Dialogues | Session 3 – Project Specification Review
Skip to 08:08 for the session start.
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DECISION NOTES
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Questions explored during Session 3
1 — Does Slip Resistance R-rating apply to all types of natural stone used outdoors, particularly when different stone types are used within the same landscape design?
2 — How can we evaluate the quality and consistency of stone, especially when natural variation occurs?
3 — What are the biggest red flags that indicate a stone may not be suitable for a particular application?
4 — What should be considered when selecting stone for areas exposed to groundwater, drainage or high humidity?
Skip to 19:03 for the session start.
SESSION NOTES
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DECISION NOTES
The session takeaway.
Questions explored during Session 2
1 — Slate: what should be considered when evaluating it for a project?
2 — What should be considered when selecting fastening techniques for natural stone?
3 — How should coral stone be understood and used in interior applications?
4 — What should be considered when selecting natural stone for a shower?
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5 — What can cause apparent oxidation or discoloration after installation? | Does where stone is extracted within a quarry tell us whether it is harder, older or “better”?
Questions explored during Session 1
1 – When cost becomes the primary discussion, how can strategic material thinking help preserve long-term project value?
2 – What makes limestone such a strategic material choice?
3 – Natural stone and sustainability: perception or reality?
Extra : How can hospitality projects use locally sourced stones to strengthen a property’s identity?
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