Lab Testing

Masonry Stone

Artisana Stone is dedicated to fabricate the finest natural stone quality. As one of North America’s leaders in natural stone and composites production, Artisana Stone observes precise quality control procedures and testing. We ensure that our products test well beyond the minimum ASTM and NFPA requirements. This provides peace of mind to our customers knowing our products will stand up to the test of time. Testing and product examinations are performed at both independent national laboratories and universities, as well as at our company’s manufacturing facilities.

All Purpose Examinations:

• Air & Water Access –– ASTM E 283-7
• Accelerated Weathering –– ASTM G 53
• Water Resistance –– ASTM D 2247
• Water Infiltration –– ASTM E 331
• Static Pressure [Exterior] –– ASTM E 330-00
• Cyclic Loading Pressure [Exterior] –– ASTM 1886-05
• Radiant Heat Exposure Test –– NFPA 268
• Fire Exposure & Endurance Test –– ASTM E 119
• Diversified Fire Test –– ASTM E 1087
• Positive & Negative Wind Loads –– ASTM E 330
• Missle Impact Test –– ASTM 1996-05B
• Salt Spray Resistance –– ASTM B 117
• Freeze/Thaw –– ASTM C 67

Natural Stone Testing

Artisana Stone performs testing on natural stone to verify its physical properties as compared to its relevant ASTM minimum/maximum requirements.  We perform various examinations on limestone, granite, marble, travertine, onyx, and other natural stone assembly testing.  Testing is provided for adhered applications as well as mechanical anchor attachment applications. 

The Basic Five Physical Property Examinations:

• MARBLE –– ASTM C503
• LIMESTONE –– ASTM C569
• GRANITE –– ASTM C615
• TRAVERTINE –– ASTM C1527
• QUARTZ –– ASTM C616

Standard Test Methods:

• ASTM C97 / C97M- Absorption and Bulk Specific Gravity of Dimension Stone: These test methods cover the tests for determining the absorption and bulk specific gravity of all types of dimension stone, 
• except slate. 
• ASTM C99 / C99M-Modulus of Rupture of Dimension Stone: This test method covers the determination of the modulus of rupture of all types of dimension stone except slate.
• ASTM C170 / C170M-Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone: This test method covers the sampling, preparation of specimens, and determination of the compressive strength of dimension stone.
• ASTM C880 / C880M-Flexural Strength of Dimension Stone: This test method covers the procedure for determining the flexural strength of stone by use of a simple beam using quarter-point loading.
• ASTM C1352 / C1352M-Flexural Modulus of Elasticity of Dimension Stone: This test method covers the procedure for determining the flexural modulus of elasticity of stone by using a simple beam with quarter-point loading.
• ASTM C1354 / C1354M-Strength of Individual Stone Anchorages in Dimension Stone: This test method provides procedures for determining the ultimate strength of an assembly consisting of stone with mechanical anchor (anchorage).