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FAQ
The questions we are asked most
Is the stone certified?
Yes. Masegno di Muggia carries CE marking under EN 1341, EN 1342 and EN 1343:2001. The full laboratory values are published on The Sandstone page: breaking load 22.2 MPa, compressive strength 180.16 MPa, and 0% variation after 48 freeze-thaw cycles.
Is it suitable for outdoor use and freezing climates?
Yes, and that is its most typical use. The siliceous binder makes it insoluble in water, and CE testing shows 0% variation in breaking load after 48 freeze-thaw cycles. It also never polishes through wear, so it stays slip-resistant for its whole service life.
What products do you make?
Split wall stone (3–12 cm) and bugnatello (2.5 cm) for cladding; setts 8×8 and 10×10, binderi, sawn paving from 1.5 to 8 cm and palladiana for paving; kerbs 8×10 and 15×25. Plus bespoke pieces: thresholds, sills, stairs, jambs, copings and capitals. Available finishes are flaming, bush-hammering, sandblasting, honing and pointing.
Where does the stone come from?
From our own quarries in the Noghere area of Muggia, near Trieste. It is the same stone quarried here for over two millennia — the Romans used it for the theatre of Tergeste and the roads of Aquileia — and it has paved around 80 Italian squares, from Mestre to Marano.
Do you have heritage references?
Yes. In 2016–2017 sandstone from our quarries was used in the restoration of the Rialto Bridge in Venice, for around 200 m². Other references include the Basilica of Aquileia, San Giusto Castle, the Monte Grisa sanctuary and several squares in Trieste and Muggia.
Do you deliver to Slovenia and abroad?
The quarry is a few kilometres from the border and the stone has already been used in Slovenia, including the quayside of the Port of Koper. For delivery areas and transport costs, contact us with the site address.
Is there a minimum order?
It depends on the product and finish. Write to us with the area and laying type and we will tell you straight away whether it falls within standard production or needs dedicated work.
What are the lead times?
They vary with quantity, product and finish: catalogue material is quicker than bespoke pieces, which are made to drawing. Tell us your planned laying date and we will confirm feasibility.
Do you also lay the stone?
Renice quarries and works the stone. For laying, get in touch: we can tell you how it was handled on comparable sites.
Can I see a sample before ordering?
Contact us with the product and finish you are interested in. The quarry is in Muggia, twenty minutes from Trieste: you are also welcome to see the material on site.
How is sandstone paving maintained?
It is a hard, abrasive stone built for surfaces exposed for decades. We are publishing a practical maintenance guide in the site journal.
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