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Lumshill Stone - Sandstone
LUMSHILL BUFF 2
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Description
Hard medium-grained Carboniferous Westphalian sandstone. buff but with a hint of ginger. Durable with good weathering qualities.
Technical Results
Geological Type
Carboniferous sandstone
Colour
Cream coloured with pervasive brown speckling and movement lines
Water Absorption
5.70 % BS EN 13755 (2002)
Porosity
19.80 % BS EN 1936 (1999)
Density
2130 kg/m3
Compressive Strength
75.50 MPa BS EN 1926 (1999)
Durability
Tests indicate that failure due to frost action is unlikely
Saturation Coefficient
0.6 % BRE 89
Documentation
PDF document of stone specifications
Miscellaneous Information
Please note that stone is a natural product and all results are subject to variation