Concurrent Education Session

MON-B09: Hard as a Rock! Detailing Natural Stone Paving for Timeless Durability

Monday, October 7, 2024

2:00pm – 3:15pm ET

Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Room 150AB

1.25 PDH, LA CES/HSW, AIA/HSW, AICP, NY/HSW, FL

Lead Speaker(s)

Dacia Woodworth

Architect & Design Community Liaison
Natural Stone Institute
Gypsum, Colorado

Session Guide

Speaker(s)

J.C. Slocum

Chief Business Development Officer
The Gallegos Corporation
Vail, Colorado
Ben Roush, ASLA

Principal, PLA
Design Workshop, Inc.
Los Angeles, California

For thousands of years, stone has been used to craft landscapes of enduring beauty. As project performance demands, applications, and complexity increase, consideration must be given to ensure the longevity of stone installations. This session examines the considerations, best practices, and detailing techniques to safeguard installations for generations to come.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand the characteristics of natural stone and the impact of climate and weather conditions on natural stone paving durability.
Learn the specific criteria that should be evaluated when determining the suitability of a particular stone for a project.
Discover best practices, techniques, and details to create durable assemblies that ensure the longevity of natural stone installations.
Through the evaluation of a case study, understand why natural stone assemblies fail, and learn how to avoid these pitfalls through proper planning, installation, and maintenance.