Wattscliffe Sandstone
Wattscliffe
The quarry is situated between Elton and Alport. It was opened in the 19th century to supply gritstones. Records show that is has been used for buildings since at least 1926.
Wattscliffe Lilac is a fine to medium stone, lilac to pink in colour with occasional buff intrusions.
The average block sizes are 2000mm x 1000mm x 1000mm.
Wattscliffe should be suitable for most aspects of construction including flooring, paving and load bearing masonry.
There are good reserves of stone available.
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
Compression (Mpa)
791
Bending (Mpa)
4.8
Porosity (%)
12.49
Water Absorpsion (%)
3.44
Bulk Specific Gravity
2312kg/M3
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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.
