Lumshill Stone - Sandstone
 
COVE RED


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Description
Hard medium-grained sandstone. Durable with good weathering qualities.
 
Technical Results
 
Geological Type Triassic sandstone
Colour Terracotta red
Water Absorption 5.30 % BS EN 13755
Porosity 16.80 % BS EN 1936
Density 2034 kg/m3
Abrasion Resistance 32.0 Domestic BS EN 1341:2000
Compressive Strength 81.00 MPa BS EN 1926:1999
Durability Pass. Change in flexural strength 6.7 % BS EN 1341 (2001)
Slip Resistance Dry 92 Wet 79 BS EN 1341:2000
Salt Crystallisation Weight Loss 1.198 % Excellent BRE SP8/24/J
Flexural Strength 5.04 MPa BS EN 13161 (2001)
Acid Immersion Fail BRE 141
Documentation PDF document of stone specifications
Miscellaneous Information
Please note that stone is a natural product and all results are subject to variation