Serpentinoscisto, or schist serpentine, is a metamorphic rock with unique properties, that is classified as both a natural stone and mable. Unrivalled physical and mechanical properties such as outstanding hardness, low water absorption and superior strength, combined with exceptional beauty, ensure that schist serpentine stands out from the crowd.
Schist serpentine roofing tiles have been used on aristocratic residences and churches since the Middle Ages. These tiles present the advantage that they can be recycled almost indefinitely. Hand finishing during installation ensures that each roof is unique and of superior quality, thereby adding value and prestige to the building. Schist serpentine is also a great paving, wall cladding, and furnishing solution for applications that require a natural or brushed finish.
Metamorphic Luserna has been used in building applications for centuries. Rough blocks are split along their natural veins and the pieces are hand-finished to create paving products (paving stones, cobblestones, curbstones) and building elements (balustrades, stair treads and rises, doorsteps, doorjambs, lintels).
Large Luserna cobblestones with rough-hewn treads offer an exclusive, original solution for outdoor and indoor paving applications.
Luserna stone can also be sawn and finished in a similar fashion to marble.
Porphyry is a scabrous extrusive volcanic rock with high compressive strength, high resistance to chemical agents, and excellent resistance to sliding and rolling friction, making it the product of choice for paving in pedestrian and trafficked areas around the world.
Naturally hewn porphyry can be produced in a range of formats for paving and wall cladding, construction items, and exclusive furnishing pieces such as bench and table tops.
Porphyry can also be sawn and finished in a similar fashion to marble for use in modern paving designs, facings and ventilated facades.
Original Stone
Natural hewn Serpentinoscisto, Luserna and Porphyry offer all the benefits and beauty of quality Italian craftsmanship.
These amazing stones have been used in roofing, paving, and wall cladding applications since the Middle Ages. Handcrafting is the best guarantee of quality and their colour variations are stunning in natural environments. Their beauty and unique mechanical and physical properties bring buildings to life.