Golden Coral Stone

With the new trend in salt water pools comes the worry of just how to protect your patio against the damaging effects the salt water has on the travertine pavers and surrounding pool coping. It has long been known that salt water damages travertine but, to what extent, and, is it really worth the worry?

First, the bad news: When salt water comes into contact with Travertine, “Salt water attack,” as it is commonly called, can happen 3 different ways:

1) Efflorescence: salt water absorbs into the stone’s pores and leaves behind a white, chalky residue. This residue, if caught soon enough, can usually be swept off with a broom. But if left long enough, you’ll need to acid wash the stone to remove it.

2) Spalling: this method is very similar to efflorescence, however, spalling is when pits begin to form in the travertine because salt water crystals are trapped beneath the surface of the stone.

3) Leeching: since natural stone is, well, natural, it can contain salt within the stone, beneath the surface. When water absorbs into the stone, the salt dissolves, leaving empty pockets, and weakens the stone.

There is a solution to the problem. Natural Coral Stone was formed in the salt water and therefore the salt from a salt water pool is not going to damage your coping or decking. All my work is fresh cut material and made to order. There are many more options in coral than your think. Contact Coral Stone for more information and a sealer for coral stone that can protect your coral for 8-10 years with 1 applicaation. www.naturalcoralstone.com