| Other Names | Lavras Green Granite, Verde Laura granite | |
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| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Brazil | |
| Absorption | 0.1-0.15% | |
| Abrasion Resistance | Excellent | |
| Chemical Resistance | Good | |
| Durability | Excellent | |
| Fire Performance | 0 flame spread (per ASTM E 84) | |
| Freeze Thaw Resistance | Good | |
| Hardness | Excellent | |
| Panel Sizes | Up to 4'×8' (1220mm×2440mm) | |
| Staining Resistance | Good | |
| Structural Performance (on Honeycomb) | Excellent |
Verde Lavras Granite Panels by StonePly
Verde Lavras granite is one of the most attractive stones in the world. As with nearly all granites, Verde Lavras is strong, enduring and exceedingly hard. In fact, studies confirm that granite used outdoors, weathers at under .125" per 1,000 years. Polished granite architecture from 1,000 years ago still maintains its polish. Working granite requires the use of diamond tools since diamonds are one of the few stones harder than granite. Verde Lavras granite is primarily Green, in fact the name Verde Lavras translates to Green Lavras.
Verde Lavras granite is primarily green with some grey coloring as well. Verde Lavras granite panels bring an intrinsic premium look and feel to any project. Uniting up to date technology to the ageless good looks of Verde Lavras granite, StonePly panels make granite easier to work with. Verde Lavras granite is outstanding for stone building cladding, stone curtain walls, counter tops, water features, elevator panels, furniture and wherever a long lasting, naturally stunning stone is required.
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Other than diamonds, rubies, and sapphires, granite is the hardest natural stone. Granite is the preferred stone for exterior cladding as it is known for its strength and resistance to the elements. Unlike marble, granite is a very low maintenance choice for your building exterior; it is extremely resistant to heat, scratching, and stains.
Quarried all over the world, granite comes in a wide variety of colors. Typically you find granite finished with a high polish to show off the beautiful array of colors and natural grain. Granite's appearance is phenomenal for exterior applications or interior accents but can sometimes look too "busy" in confined spaces. To meet the need of current trends, granite can be honed, sandblasted, or have other textures applied to soften its natural tones and provide a very aesthetically pleasing panel.
Granite is not only found in commercial cladding applications but is a favorite for counter tops and flooring as well. The stone is extremely durable and easily maintained and cleaned. Being harder than marble and limestone, granite surpasses other stones in its ability to resist staining and acidic materials.
If your requirements call for a stone that has permanence, enduring texture and color, along with complete freedom from deterioration and maintenance, then granite is an ideal candidate for your project.