Joint Lines
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Visible seams where separately manufactured components meet. It is a defect or QC term used when checking stone.
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Maximum bending stress stone sustains before failure. It is a defect or QC term used when checking stone.
Efflorescence is visible crystalline salt deposit on masonry or stone surfaces from moisture transport. A defect/appearance issue managed by detailing and cleaning.
Dense, compact stone material with low porosity. It is a defect or QC term used when checking stone.
Natural linear mineral, color, or structural feature in stone. It is a defect or QC term used when checking stone.
Abrasion resistance is how well a stone surface withstands wear—important for floors and paving. Reported from standard tests on datasheets.
Bowing is concave or convex deformation of a stone panel after installation—often from moisture or thermal effects. A defect/performance risk on façades.
Water absorption is the percentage of water a stone takes up after immersion—key for exterior and wet-area suitability. Reported on technical datasheets with test method.
Breaking load is the maximum applied load causing specimen failure in strength tests. Technical datasheet property for structural design.
Frost resistance is the ability of stone to withstand freeze–thaw cycles—critical for exterior paving and cladding in cold climates. Datasheet property.
Breakage means breaks or cracks in stone material during handling, transport, or use. Quality/claims language on packing and insurance.
Stone uniform in color, pattern, and appearance. It is a defect or QC term used when checking stone.
Interconnected pore volume accessible to fluids, expressed as a percentage. It is a defect or QC term used when checking stone.
Measured proportion of pores or void space in natural stone. It is a defect or QC term used when checking stone.
Rift is a preferred cleavage or splitting plane in stone, used when producing natural cleft faces. Technical cutting language.
Surface scaling or layer detachment caused by stone deterioration. Quality or defect language used in inspection and claims.
Spalling is surface flaking, chipping, or fragment detachment on stone—often from freeze–thaw or impact. Defect/appearance risk language.
See also
How the trade says it
Surface forms by market language. English UI · multi-market names.
enEnglish market names
| Term | Markets | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| joint lines | GB×1 | ×1 |
- GB×1
FAQ
About market forms in a country — answers in English.
What does "joint lines" mean in United Kingdom?en
"joint lines" is a English market form used in United Kingdom for Joint Lines. Visible seams where separately manufactured components meet. It is a defect or QC term used when checking stone.
GB · EN market form · ×1
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