Outdoor briefs should start with exposure
Australian outdoor furniture may face UV, heat, salt air, rain, food, wine, cleaning chemicals, and frequent movement.
The more exposed or commercial the setting, the more the specification should prioritise performance over romance.
Quartzite and sintered stone often win
Quartzite can be a strong natural-stone choice for high-use outdoor or covered areas when correctly sealed and maintained.
Sintered stone is the performance option for hospitality and heavy-use settings because it is engineered for lower porosity and durability.
Marble needs a protected use case
Marble can work in covered or lower-use outdoor settings, but it must be specified with realistic expectations around patina, etching, and staining.
For hospitality, the cleaning regime and replacement risk should be discussed before deposit.