Cracked Coping Tiles From Cold?

[j190phil]

Has anybody had this issue or how do I fix it? My tiles (7) have major cracking by the sun deck/fountain area and I’m now past the year warranty.. Thoughts?

 

[ajw22]

Ignore it or replace the tiles.

 

[mktee]

I have a single cracked coping tile that happened shortly after completion but, none that I have noticed as a result of the freeze. (Quartzite coping.) I am trying to decide whether to fix it or consider it patina. I think if it were several cracked tiles, as with your situation, I would probably get a bid to repair them AND talk with the PB about fixing it outside of warranty, then decide what to do.

 

[j190phil]

Just had a corner crack off , so I’ll more than likely do some minor repair myself- (epoxy- grout/caulk) to last over the winter and then replace the whole side in the summer when it’s warm

 

[j190phil]

Ignore it or replace the tiles.

Good Morning- AJW- I replaced last tear and they cracked again this winter as it’s 15 degrees out… is this going to happen every year? How do avoid these cracks- different stone material? I’m lost

 

[duraleigh]

That appears to be travertine tile which is porous and allows water to penetrate any voids, then freezes and cracks.

Sorry to say this but I can think of no fix other than replacement,

 

[j190phil]

That appears to be travertine tile which is porous and allows water to penetrate any voids, then freezes and cracks.

Sorry to say this but I can think of no fix other than replacement,

Is there

That appears to be travertine tile which is porous and allows water to penetrate any voids, then freezes and cracks.

Sorry to say this but I can think of no fix other than replacement,

Thank you- it appears the deck side is “lifting” a touch and that is what is causing the cracks since it’s the entire length of the pieces- all in the same general area- if I replace them again is there a different type of stone or different practice to prevent this in the future or am I SOL?

 

[duraleigh]

If there is movement in the decking, the cracking will continue. Basically, the tile is rigid and has no "flex" to move with the decking so it cracks.

 

[j190phil]

If there is movement in the decking, the cracking will continue. Basically, the tile is rigid and has no "flex" to move with the decking so it cracks.

Is there a way to remedy this- for example change the material on that side- different stone etc… what’s the correction that I can do that you know or who I may discuss with? Possible flex travertine for that 10’ space?

 

[duraleigh]

I can't see your layout so I am not much help. I can only reemphasize that the concrete underneath moves and the rigid tile that is "glued" to it can't move so it cracks.

 

[j190phil]

I can't see your layout so I am not much help. I can only reemphasize that the concrete underneath moves and the rigid tile that is "glued" to it can't move so it cracks.

Here’s the pic