Why should we pave with Porphyry Stone? - Italian Porphyry Pty Ltd

Why should we pave with Porphyry Stone?

This are some of Porphyry Stone most distinguished qualities:

An impressive history of proven durability

For many centuries’ cultures around the world have built Walls, Buildings, roads and Bridges using Porphyry Stone for its beauty and durability.
The Romans built their highways with it. Some are still used today.

It’s this durability that makes it perfect for paving pedestrian walkways, recreational areas, town squares and roads.

Resistance to wear
Porphyry stone needs almost no on-going maintenance. This fact together with its long life span makes it a cost-effective long term paving choice

Slip-Resistant

Due to t’s resistance to wear porphyry pavers don’t lose their naturally textured surface. This means in wet conditions porphyry stone doesn’t become slippery. This high slip-resistance makes porphyry stone perfect
for shared zones such as public and council projects.

Australian porphyry stone needs almost no on-going maintenance. This fact together with its long-life span makes it a cost-effective long term paving choice.

Low Maintenance, Stain resistant
Porphyry stone can last years without much maintenance, ancient porphyry squares and marketplaces are testimony to that. Porphyry stone can be easily cleaned with vinegar/soap and water.

Porphyry Applications around the world

Porphyry is a very traditional paving product and has embellished many of the most beautiful squares in Europe, America and the world over but over the centuries it’s use has evolved and is now used in modern
and contemporary projects.

To mention a few of them – the Olympic Stadium in Munich; Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles; the main square in Frankfurt; the Hope Collection in Santa Fe; the underground and market square in Paris; the Military
Cemetery in Hawaii; Kennedy Airport in New York and the central square in Geddah, Saudi Arabia.

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