Key Learning outcomes
- The extraction and transportation of Marble to the processing factory
- The process in the factory
- The different finishes of marble
- Test results
- The packing of marble for transportation to the project
- The environmental effect of marble
This CPD is to help you understand the journey that marble takes, starting from the quarries, to then the process at the factory to then the finished project.
You will learn about all the methods and processes involved.
Marble is a metamorphic rock composed of recrystalised carbonate materials. Due to its natural formation there are many different colours and styles, and it is particularly popular because it can take a very high polish/sheen which makes it a good choice for many different types of projects.
It’s sourced in many countries around the world as it is one of the oldest natural building materials known to man - Its life cycle for a commercial project, if specified and selected correctly, should be assumed to be a minimum of 20 years before it will need cleaning and polishing and then as long as the building is standing, there are many historical examples of marble staying as fresh as its installation day for hundreds of years.
Marble can be applied to any project and any situation, there really aren’t any unsuitable applications. There are unsuitable finishes of marble for specific projects, but no unsuitable applications as long as the finish is chosen correctly.