Turkish Limestone (Limra)
Limestone is a raw material that is used globally in a variety of different ways including construction, agriculture, and as an industrial material. It was used to build a number of famous structures around the world, notably the Great Pyramid and its surrounding complex in Giza, Egypt.
In Turkey, limestone was also always a popular option for various architectural applications. Turkish limestones are well-known in the natural stone industry and are quarried in various Turkish cities, especially in southern Turkey. Quarries in Turkey are one of the hardest, most homogenous, and most unique limestone deposits in the world with their light and delicate tints.
Finding limestone throughout the world is rather easy, but Turkey is one of the few sources for a unique type of limestone: Limra, a creamy white stone.
In commercial structures, shopping centers, hotels, and individual residences, Turkish limestone is especially preferred because it gives the place a luxurious and bright look, and the brightness of the limestone brings an elegant and fresh atmosphere. The light tint of Limra Limestone makes it a fantastic choice for exterior cladding since it reflects sunlight, keeping the building cooler during the hotter months.
Along with the color or uniformity of the stone, consistency in selection is also important especially for large-scale construction projects, and Turkish Limestone quarries fully satisfy this demand.
Turkish Limestone Pros
- It has a creamy light colour and it reflects sunlight. It can easily be used for places where people walk, like pool copings, flooring or facades.
- Water does not remain on limestone’s surface, making it safe to walk on.
- If we look at it from the design perspective, being uniform and having different kinds of colours, limestone matches any design choice.
- It’s easy to drill anchor holes in limestone without breaking the tiles, which will speed up facade construction.
- Limestone is long-lasting and stands up well to exposure, which explains why many ancient limestone ruins survive to this day.
Varieties of Turkish Limestone
Limestone (Limra) comes in different varieties depending on shades and colours. Most common limestone shades are:
Although not being the first option for flooring, Limestone is a fine choice and it is also rather good for mosaics, wall cladding, fountains, pool coping, and stairs. Being less popular does not make Limestone any less competent.
Working with people who love nature and natural stone and value the customer’s needs is a must in this industry. If you’re in need of light creamy tones in your project, let us help you. At Dogu Stone, you can order limestone columns, limestone corinths, limestone arches, limestone carved products and many other CNC products, in addition to slabs, tiles, and special cut-to-size products for flooring or different applications.
With its professional team, Dogu Stone is ready to help you find the best material for your needs, at the best prices!
We’d be glad to see you at our new showroom at Jumeirah Terrace Bld., Jumeirah 1, Dubai.
