Dimension Stone Design Manual version 7.2

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• Chapter 1: Geology
• Chapter 2: Standards and Specifications for Stone Products
• Chapter 3: Dimension Stone Selection
• Chapter 4: Stone Testing
• Chapter 5: Granite
• Chapter 6: Limestone
• Chapter 7: Marble and Onyx
• Chapter 8: Quartz-Based Stone
• Chapter 9: Serpentine
• Chapter 10: Slate
• Chapter 11: Soapstone
• Chapter 12: Travertine
• Chapter 13: Installation
• Chapter 14: Horizontal Surfaces
• Chapter 15: Vertical Surfaces
• Chapter 16: Wet Areas
• Chapter 17: Countertop Installation
• Chapter 18: Coping and Stools
• Chapter 19: Furniture
• Chapter 20: Stone Faced Veneer
• Chapter 21: Cleaning and Maintenance
• Chapter 22: Restoration
• Chapter 23: Glossary
• Chapter 24: Contents, Appendix, Index

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