Limra Limestone: The Reference Turkish Limestone for Facades

Limra limestone is widely regarded as the reference Turkish limestone for facades. Its light, uniform color and fine texture make it a favorite choice for architects and façade consultants designing clean, contemporary buildings with natural stone cladding.

Atlas Natural Stones, Inc. coordinates the supply of Limra limestone blocks, slabs and cut-to-size façade panels from selected factories in Turkey. You can explore our broader range of Turkish natural stones on the Products page or start from the main site.

Key Characteristics of Limra Limestone

Limra limestone offers a combination of properties that make it ideal for external wall cladding:

• Very light cream or off-white color
• Fine, homogeneous texture with minimal veining
• Consistent appearance across large façade areas
• Good workability for profiling, chamfers and special shapes
• Suitable physical properties for ventilated or glued façade systems

For a wider overview of Turkish light limestones and dolomites, see Other Turkish Limestones & Dolomites for Architecture.

Common Finishes for Limra Facades

For building exteriors, Limra limestone is typically supplied in:

• Honed – smooth, matte finish for elegant façades
• Sandblasted – slightly textured finish for reduced glare and improved slip resistance on exterior steps
• Bush-hammered – more textured surface for robust or rustic designs
• Brushed or antiqued – for softer, aged appearances

To learn more about different surface treatments, you can read Understanding Natural Stone Finishes: Polished, Honed, Brushed & Tumbled .

Facade Panel Formats and Thicknesses

Limra limestone can be processed into a wide range of façade panel dimensions. Common options include:

• Standard thicknesses such as 20 mm, 30 mm or more for specific anchoring systems
• Rectangular panels (e.g., 600 × 300 mm, 800 × 400 mm, 900 × 450 mm)
• Custom sizes coordinated with joint layouts and structural grids
• Corner pieces, window jambs, sills and parapet copings

For general recommendations on thickness and stone use, see Stone Thickness Recommendations for Floors, Walls & Countertops .

Designing Facades with Limra Limestone

Because of its light tone and even texture, Limra limestone can be paired successfully with many other Turkish natural stones such as white marbles, beige marbles and basalt paving. It is frequently used together with:

• Turkish beige marbles for interior floors
• Grey marbles or granite for base courses or plinths
• Travertine on terraces and outdoor spaces
• Basalt or andesite in landscaping and streetscape elements

For façade-specific ideas, you can also read Exterior Wall Cladding with Limestone, Marble and Travertine .

Limra Limestone in Ventilated Facade Systems

Many modern projects use Limra limestone in ventilated stone facade systems. These systems separate the stone cladding from the building’s insulation and structure, improving thermal performance and allowing for controlled ventilation behind the panels.

A properly designed system considers:

• Panel format and maximum sizes
• Anchor type and fixing details
• Wind loads and seismic considerations
• Drainage and ventilation gaps

For a broader technical perspective, see Thermal Performance of Stone Facades in Different Climates .

Why Choose Limra Limestone from Turkey?

Turkey is one of the main global sources of Limra limestone. Working with a dedicated Turkish stone trading company can help you:

• Clarify project specifications and grading expectations
• Coordinate quarry selection and factory production
• Align façade panel sizes with cutting and packing optimization
• Manage export packing, container loading and documentation

To understand how Atlas Natural Stones works with international clients, read How to Order from Atlas Natural Stones, Inc. .

If you are comparing Limra limestone with other materials such as marble, travertine or granite, the article Choosing Between Marble, Travertine, Limestone and Granite can also be helpful.