Porphyry Floor Paving Tiles Natural Split Cubes Stone

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porphyry floor tiles natural split cubes stone

Porphyry Cubes
Porphyry cubes are the most well-known form of porphyry. They come in four different sizes: 4/6, 6/8, 8/10 and 10/12. Their weight per square metre is 105, 135, 190 and 250 kg respectively.

4/6 cubes are particularly recommended for paving which are mainly subject to pedestrian traffic, for example roads and squares in town centres, courtyards, porticoes, pedestrian islands, pavements, garden paths.

6/8 cubes are instead recommended for paving roads subject to mixed traffic (pedestrian and motor traffic) both in urban centres and elsewhere. They have also proved extremely useful in zootechny for paving modern stables.

8/10 and 10/12 cubed are suitable for paving roads and squares subject to intense traffic, in urban centres and in industrial plants (blast-furnaces, foundries, chemical industries) where they are subject to knocks and heavy loads or where chemical substances are present - porphyry infact resists acid corrosion.

Porphyry cubes may be arranged in various ways and different geometrical patterns (contrasting arches, concentric circles, in the shape of a fan or a peacock tail) and are sometimes framed by porphyry of a different tone of colour. For successful paving it is important to use a good quality foundation which will guarantee a lasting laying.

Stock Information

100x100x50mm

Porphyry cubes
Elements from the pavement, the surface in the natural quarry, coasts cleft.
The cubes are distinguished in the following sizes:
Type 4 / 6 used on surfaces that are not subject to heavy traffic
Type 6 / 8 suited to any type of use is indicated for pedestrian areas and for traffic areas with medium to high intensity
Type 8 / 10 also suitable for paving of roads to traffic supported
Type 10/12 - 12/14 - 14/18.

The cubes type 10x10 thickness 3/6-5/8-7/10 are used in designs that provide for a parallel installation.

Packing Details

wooden crate

Shipping Details

by sea

Payment Details

30% down payment as deposit, the remaining payment is due before delivery.

Maintenance Informations

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They are solid in a cubic shape, obtained by mechanical splitting from the stone and according to the dimensions they are distinguished in 4/6 - 6/8 - 8/10 - 10/12. The top surface of the cube is natural hollow, the side faces are rough.
The cubes can be supplied loose, in crates and in bags.
The porphyry cubes are ideal for paving streets, squares, porticoes, pedestrian islands, sidewalks, avenues of gardens.

Porphyry Cubes are an ideal material to use where heavy traffic loads will be present and the beauty of natural stone is required by the design. Below is an installation technique for those type of areas completed by Buena Vista Masonry,Santa Fe,New Mexico. It is an example of rigid installation. This area is traversed by forklift traffic all day and garbage trucks pulling dumpsters. The axle load weights over this area replicate a city street’s daily requirements.