Why Porphyry stone?

Porphyry stone is an ideal choice for both residential areas and urban spaces.

1- Low water absorption coefficient

Water absorption is a measure of the porosity of a stone and can also be an indicator of a stone's general durability. A lower water absorption capacity of stone generally reduces the risk of freezing, cracks and staining.

One of the most notable properties of the Porphyry stone is its low absorption of water and other substances makes it a durable stain-proofing element for all types of weather conditions specifically humid and harsh ones.

2- Compressive strength
The volcanic nature of Porphyry stone giving it high compressive strength and Resistance to deformation. This characteristic makes this stone an unrivalled natural product in high traffic hardscaping projects.

3-  Resistance to Salt/Chemical Attack
Porphyry is a compact and hard igneous rock that is considered as an ideal hardscaping material for the projects for its salt and chemical -resistance, toughness and endurance. The high-grade Durability of this material makes it suitable for all standard construction uses including pool surrounds or locations that are continually exposed to salt or wetting or drying cycles.

4-  Slip Resistance
The natural and split face surface of the Porphyry Stone complies with the slip resistance requirements of international standards and classified as a high slip resistance natural hardscaping material.
Porphyry’s high slip resistance and durability coupled with extremely high strength making it an excellent choice for using in a wide range of locations including streets, sidewalks, external ramps, colonnades, pool ramps and surrounds and external stairs.

5-  Compatibility with the environment, high durability and easy maintenance
Porphyry has a rough surface, and due to the hardness of the minerals it contains, Porphyry pavers do not become smooth from wear or slippery when wet. Porphyry is an excellent choice for paving outdoor surfaces as it is unaffected by freezing and thawing and highly resistant to chemicals.
The excellent condition of the many roads and squares throughout the world paved with Porphyry centuries ago is a testament to its low maintenance and long life.

6-  Frost and thermal Resistant
Porphyry stone because of its igneous nature is at the top end in terms of resistance to frost, thermal shock, toughness and durability.

7- The wide variety of colors
Porphyry is a unique combination of natural beauty and durability that aesthetically compatible with a wide variety of architecture and can sit along new and old materials alike.
The color of Porphyry stones is varied due to its formation and the intrusion of oxides. Our machine cut products come in four eye-caching colors of Violet, Red, Green and Rainbow and natural surfaces products have the full range of Reds, Golds, Brown, Greys, Rust and Purples giving them a warmth and vibrancy.

8- Porphyry Green Attributes
Porphyry products are unbeatable option due to their green production process and no need for repairs and maintenance over the decades. From the point of view of energy consumption, the pollutants of the production stages and the recyclability of products and wastes, Porphyry products compared to other construction and hardscaping materials are more eco-friendly.

Why Natural Surface Porphyry Stone?


What distinguishes Porphyry stone from many other types of stones on the market is its authenticity, authority and value. The way of formation of Porphyry rock is that the molten materials that are submerged from inside the crater of the volcano and from the depths of the earth to the surface of the earth; They have a very high temperature and gradually cool down as they flow from the crater of the volcano, and a layer of these materials is formed in the form of Porphyry. Then, due to the atmospheric factors, a very thin layer of weathered sediments is created on the surface of the stone over the years. Then again, a layer of molten comes out and forms another layer. These layers with different thicknesses are placed parallel to each other on the surface of the earth; And this process takes place repeatedly over millions of years. Over the course of millions of years, due to landslides, rocks change direction from parallel to stable and vertical.

Due to the unique value of the way it was formed over millions of years and the absence of human presence in the process of its formation, for which there is no alternative, the natural surface of Porphyry stone is considered the most popular and valuable type of paving stones in the world which is able to coexist completely and flawlessly with its surroundings.

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Why Machined surface Porphyry Stone?


Due to the limitations of Natural surface Porphyry stone in its thickness and high tolerance, Porphyry paving stone with machined surface can be a very compatible complement to the Natural surface Porphyry stone. For example, for table stones, stairs with uniform diameters, slabs with very bulky and large dimensions, boxes and decorative volumes with desired and required dimensions, thickness and surface finish for places where design and decoration are important at the same time, which is not possible in Porphyry stones with natural surface.

Machine cut Porphyry stone can be presented according to the needs and tastes of architects and builders, considering the uniformity of the color and texture of the stones, from the point of view of dimensions and thickness, and variety in the surface finish.


 

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Why Porphyry Hardscape?

Porphyry Hardscape is globally the leading extractor, manufacturer and supplier of the highest quality Porphyry products which are provided for constructors and interior/exterior designers in the high-end and luxury construction market all over the world.


- The family-owned quarries of Porphyry Hardscape are the source of the best Porphyry products in the world with both machines cut surface and natural surface in diverse colors and different thicknesses.

- Porphyry Hardscape utilizes advanced technology for precise cutting and processing in order to provide the widest range of high-quality Porphyry collections with distinctly different colors and finishes in a variety of textures and functionalities also with the most competitive prices and in a timely fashion.

-Our premium products are operational for the harsh climates, weathering well against ice, snow, rain, slush and the sun.

- The clients are able to survey the aesthetic diversity and inherent quality of the stones at the proprietary quarries of Porphyry Hardscape.
 - Because of the supreme quarries, advanced technologies and rigid quality control, All the provided products are longstanding and operational for the harsh climates also weathering well against snow, ice, slush, rain, and the sun.
 - Porphyry Hardscape as an environmental-friendly company is insisting on the green cycle of production and recyclability also developing eco-friendly methods of extraction, processing and manufacturing.