Services

Full lifecycle consulting: from stone selection, design, and installation to maintenance, restoration, and recycling.

Pathology diagnosis & inspections: identifying causes and processes behind stone defects and construction flaws.

Protective & maintenance treatments: eco-friendly solutions for stone protection and conservation.

Sustainability support: guidance with Environmental Product Declarations and other green certifications.

Flexible collaborations: from one-off consulting to medium- and long-term partnerships with industry and academia.

Characterisation: petrographic, mineralogical, and chemical composition.

Physical properties: density, porosity, water absorption, capillarity, and water vapor permeability.

Thermal properties: thermal conductivity.

Mechanical properties: uniaxial compression and flexural strength, dowel hole anchorage, impact, abrasion and slip resistance, ultrasound velocity, and elastic modulus.

Durability testing: sensitivity to accidental staining, freeze-thaw cycles, thermal shock, salt crystallization, salt fog, UV–rain–condensation, and CO₂ exposure.

Aesthetic evaluation: monitoring changes in color, gloss, and surface texture.

Compatibility & effectiveness: performance of installation materials, protective and conservative products, including hydrophobic properties and resistance to weathering.

Training Courses: Tailored for professionals and companies seeking to deepen their knowledge of natural stones from a dfferent point of view.

In-House Seminars and Workshops: Private, customised training sessions delivered directly to your company.

Manuals and Informational Materials: Creating clear and accessible technical guides for users.

Guidelines: Developing best-practice documents for the selection, installation, and maintenance of stone for your clients.

Technical Reports and Documentation: Preparing detailed reports and technical documentation for companies.