Defects & Quality

Large Filler Patches

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Large Filler Patches is a defect or QC term used when checking stone surfaces, edges, or material soundness before acceptance.

Also called (English)

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Flexural Strength

Flexural strength is maximum bending stress before failure—checked in QC for slabs and tiles. Important for thin spans and exterior cladding design.

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Water Absorption

Water absorption is a lab property of stone porosity—key for exterior and wet-area suitability. Lower is not always better for every look; match to use and finish.

water absorptionImbibition coefficient

Color Variation

Color variation is natural shade and pattern difference within a selection—rated light to strong by many suppliers. Not a defect if within the sold range.

Efflorescence

Efflorescence is visible crystalline salt deposit on masonry or stone surfaces from moisture transport. A defect/appearance issue managed by detailing and cleaning.

efflorescence

Abrasion Resistance

Abrasion resistance measures how well a stone face withstands wear—critical for floors and paving. Datasheet values should match the sold finish, not only the rock type.

abrasion resistance

Bowing

Bowing is concave or convex deformation of a stone panel after installation—often from moisture or thermal effects. A defect/performance risk on façades.

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Dense Material

Dense Material is a defect or QC term used when checking stone surfaces, edges, or material soundness before acceptance.

Vein

Vein is a defect or QC term used when checking stone surfaces, edges, or material soundness before acceptance.

Frost Resistance

Frost resistance is the ability of stone to withstand freeze–thaw cycles—critical for exterior paving and cladding in cold climates. Datasheet property.

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Breaking Load

Breaking load is the maximum applied load causing specimen failure in strength tests. Technical datasheet property for structural design.

Breaking Load

Breakage

Breakage means breaks or cracks in stone material during handling, transport, or use. Quality/claims language on packing and insurance.

Homogeneous Stone

Homogeneous Stone is a defect or QC term used when checking stone surfaces, edges, or material soundness before acceptance.

Open Porosity

Open Porosity is a defect or QC term used when checking stone surfaces, edges, or material soundness before acceptance.

Porosity

Porosity is a defect or QC term used when checking stone surfaces, edges, or material soundness before acceptance.

Rift

Rift is a preferred cleavage or splitting plane in stone, used when producing natural cleft faces. Technical cutting language.

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Saw Marks

Saw marks are linear surface traces from stone sawing. May be left as a rustic look or removed by grinding/honing. Defect or intentional texture depending on order.

English trade names

How English-language trade writes this concept.

FAQ

English answers about this concept.

What does "big filling" mean in United States?en

"big filling" is a English market form used in United States for Large Filler Patches. Large Filler Patches is a defect or QC term used when checking stone surfaces, edges, or material soundness before acceptance.

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