The CucinaPro Pizza Stone is made from the same materials used to line commercial baking ovens. Stone is porous to absorb moisture, producing crisp crusts. Stone will season itself overtime for better performance. Easy care - just wipe clean. Made of the same materials used to line commercial baking ovens Porous to absorb moisture, producing crisp crusts Seasons itself overtime for better performance Easy to clean - simple scrape clean 3/4-inch thick