Before you can go and seek out sources of Cambria In Missouri, it would be a good idea to find out exactly what cambria is. Often, the original root of a word might tell you what its current meaning refers to. Cambria comes to us from Latin when it was the Roman word for that part of the British Isles that is now known as Wales. The Romans never totally conquered that western edge of Britain that the local inhabitants called Cymru but they did Latinize its name into Cambria.
The word was given extra meaning by the 19TH Century geologist Adam Sedgwick who, after studying Welsh rocks from 488.3 to 542 million years ago named that particular geological period as the Cambrian. Rocks originating in the Cambrian age can be found in most places (including Missouri) so, is it one of those rocks or mineral deposits that we would be trying to find?
The answer is both yes and no; cambria in this sense is something of an artificial word that has been commercially given to a man made engineered type of rock – in other words, there is no naturally occurring Cambria In Missouri. This manufactured material is based on the naturally occurring mineral that we call quartz. It is produced in sheets and slabs that are primarily used to top kitchen, bathroom and other serving surfaces in hotels, bars, restaurants and our homes.
The engineered quartz that will become Cambria In Missouri is produced from around 90% naturally occurring quartz with a 10% epoxy resin binder to hold it together. Cambria’s stone base is natural but the shapes and colors that it is used in are manmade.
Why Use Cambria Topped Surfaces?
Natural quartz comes in many forms that are basically hard which makes them good toppings for surfaces that will be constantly exposed to having “things” placed upon them – anything from bar tops to food preparation surfaces; anywhere where a good degree of scratch proofing is required. Although granite contains quartz it has less total hardness than engineered cambria and, of greater significance, a slab cut from a large block of granite will have slightly porous surfaces and sides. This means that liquids spilling onto or washing down a granite surface will sink into the surface – not only causing unsightly stains but also promoting bacteria growth within the surface. Cambria on the other hand is totally sealed and non-absorbent which makes it both stronger and more hygienic.
When looking for Cambria In Missouri for decorative or practical natural stone surfaces, the place to go is StoneTrends over in Chesterfield. They are the biggest Cambria fabricator in the region.
