The "Coolest" thing in decking in the "Hot" Arizona Summer
Monterrey Tile has the Southwest's largest selection of Shell Marbella. Shell Marbella is cooler than any other decking material. Marbella is available in pavers, coping and tile in multiple sizes and patterns.
Marbella is a stunning natural stone infused with ancient coral, colored shells and visual fossils. The different fossils that can be found in Marbella date back thousands of years & can be found in virtually every piece. It has a light sandy beige tone, which remains consistent throughout the whole quarry.
Marbella Shellstone Specifications
Friction – Marbella has a Slip Resistance average of 0.79, which meets all commercial standards.
Strength – Marbella has a 3988 P.S.I rating which makes it one of the strongest Shellstones available on the market.
Water Absorption – Marbella has an 8.088% Water Absorption Average which places it in Medium-Density (Class II) rating.
Density – Marbella has an 124.00 Density Average which places it in the Medium-Density (Class II) rating.
Heat Absorption – Marbella has one of the lowest heat absorption rates out of any natural stone material on the market today.
Installation & Maintenance - Marbella tiles and pavers are cut perfectly rectified & calibrated so they can be installed with no grout joints (butt-joints). Because Marbella’s tone and characteristics are consistent with every piece you wont have to worry about replacements a few years down the road. This isn’t the case with many Travertine or Pre-Cast pavers due to the fact that those lines are always changing. Marbella pavers are perfect for patios, gardens and pool decks because of its very low heat absorption. It won’t get burning hot like travertine, flagstone, and concrete pavers after sitting in the sun all day.
When Marbella is properly sealed with a simple sealant (Dupont Stonetech or AquaMix) it won’t leave stains. Nor will it allow any growth of mold or mildew (fungi) to occur. Beyond that, Marbella is just more compact with less pores & voids in comparison with other Shellstones.
Monterrey Tile has the Southwest's largest selection of Shell Marbella. Shell Marbella is cooler than any other decking material. Marbella is available in pavers, coping and tile in multiple sizes and patterns.
