Lumshill Stone - Sandstone
 
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Description
Hard fine-grained sandstone without visible laminations. Durable with good weathering qualities.
 
Technical Results
 
Geological Type Carboniferous Pennant sandstone
Colour Light grey heart with buff / Brown rings to outside of block.y
Water Absorption
2.55 % BS EN 13755:2002
Porosity 9.85 % BS EN 1936 (2006
Density 2411 kg/m3 BS EN 1936 (2006)
Abrasion Resistance 19.5 mm intensive use BS EN 1341 2000 Annex C
Compressive Strength Dry 110 MPa BS EN 1926 (1999)
Durability Tests indicate that failure due to frost action is unlikely
Slip Resistance Dry 76 Wet 68 BS EN 1341 2001 Annex D
Flexural Strength 10.92MPa. Dry 3-point BS EN 12372:2006
Average Block Size 1500x1000x600mm
Documentation PDF document of stone specifications
Miscellaneous Information
Please note that stone is a natural product and all results are subject to variation