Eckstein Inc.
Complete your home with one of the most luxurious stone options available in the world.
What is Travertine?
Our Travertine product is supplied directly from Mediterranean Europe and is typically found in mineral springs and hot springs. A durable and timeliness addition to your home, Travertine is a beautiful natural stone and is recognized as one of the most luxurious stone options available in the world.
Travertine stone used by ECKSTEIN INC in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Where does Travertine come from?
Because of the way the stone is formed, travertine is typically found in mineral springs and hot springs. Quarries of travertine are most commonly found in Italy, Turkey, Morocco, Mexico, Iran and Egypt.
The History of Travertine
Travertine has been used as a building material for thousands of years. The Romans used travertine to build many structures, including the Colosseum, which is the largest building in the world made mostly of travertine. Other notable buildings that used travertine are the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris in Paris, France, and the Getty Center in Los Angeles.
Travertine Stone used for many iconic buildings around the world
Travertine is also frequently used in patios, walkways, and pool surrounds. Most luxurious resorts use travertine pavers around their pool and spa patio areas.
What Are The Advantages of Natural Stone Over Artificial Materials?
Travertine offers many benefits over artificial materials such as asphalt or concrete. Natural stone is also more durable than artificial materials and can last decades with minimal maintenance. Travertine stone is beautiful and comes in a wide range of options for whatever style you want. Natural stone is also much easier to repair than poured concrete or concrete pavers. Because the stones are laid individually, they can replaced one at a time, whereas if concrete cracks or shifts, the entire surface needs to be replaced.
Travertine Stone used by ECKSTEIN INC in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Why Do Architects Choose Travertine?
Travertine is durable and timeless. However, architects often choose this beautiful natural stone because of its look and feel. Travertine is versatile with many color and pattern variations. The rich stone can create a great contrast with other materials, or even with other variations of travertine. Around the world and throughout history natural travertine stone is one of the most luxurious outdoor patio stone options available.
Why Do Building Contractors So Often Choose Travertine?
In addition to the luxurious look of travertine, this natural stone is very well-suited to many projects. The co-efficient friction ASTM testing of travertine indicates the stone works well in both wet and dry conditions: perfect for both indoor and outdoor projects. Its non-slip factor is especially important where slippery conditions are present.