sawn diamensional stone, masoned stone, paving stone, walling stone
Stone Name:
Yellow - Sandstone
Origin:United Kingdom
sawn diamensional stone, masoned stone, paving stone, walling stone
Technical Information
Stone name: Birchover Gritstone
Geological type: Mill stone grit
Colour/texture: Pink to buff, medium to fine-grained grit-stone without visible laminations
Maximum size: Up to three metres in length have been supplied
Density: 2250kg per cubic metre
Water absorption: 4.3%
Compressive strength: 60-70 N/mm2
Freeze thaw resistance: Tests indicate that failure due to frost action is unlikely