Natural stone contains natural fissures, which appear as cracks. These visible hairline cracks are formed during the solidification process. Fissures are random and will vary from one type of stone to the next. Resined: Resining natural stone is a procedure meant to fix natural flaws in the stone. Fissures and pits are filled with epoxy resins for granite and polyesters for marble. Almost all travertine stones, a large number of marbles, and some granite varieties are resined.
A strip or sleeve of impervious material dressed, fitted or build-in or a liquid-applied product, to provide a barrier to moister movement, or to divert the travel of moisture, or to cover a joint where water would otherwise penetrate.