Blaxter Sandstone
Blaxter
Blaxter sandstone is extracted near Otterburn, Northumberland. This honey coloured sandstone has been quarried since the 1890’s and has been used in many prestigious buildings throughout the UK. Blaxter has been also been heavily used in Edinburgh in particular to supply buildings such as the National Library of Scotland, the refurbishment of the former Jenners store and the Holyrood Hotel amongst many others.
Blaxter quarry is a large quarry and has very good stone reserves.
Details
Applications
Ashlar Walling
Cladding (50mm min)
Dressed/Carved Stone
Random Walling
Coursed Walling
External Flooring / Paving
External Steps / Platts
Internal Flooring
Declaration of performance to BS EN 771-6-2011 Natural stone masonry units
Resistance to fire
Class A1
Shear bond strength
Fixed Value
Apparent Density (kg/M3)
2143
Open Porosity (%)
18.63
Water Absorption (g/M2)
98.2
Compression Strength (Mpa)
36
Flexural Strength (Mpa)
3.8
Frost Resistance (cycles)
84
Thermal Conductivity
NPD
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Dunedin Stone was formed in 1990 supplying natural stone for both commercial and residential developments.
We are passionate about Stone and consider your project as our own. Therefore early consultation regarding every detail is paramount to achieving a smooth production run of your order.
Dunedin Stone was formed in 1990 supplying natural stone for both commercial and residential developments.
We are passionate about Stone and consider your project as our own. Therefore early consultation regarding every detail is paramount to achieving a smooth production run of your order.
