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Scotch Buff Sandstone
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Material Type: Sandstone
Origin: United Kingdom ((Gatherly Moor Quarry, Gillingwest, Nr Richmond, North Yorkshire))
Priamry Color(s): Beige
Recommended Usage:wall cladding, flagstone, pool coping, stairs, fireplaces and also interior walling, ledge stone
Additional Names:Gatherly Moor Quarry,Gillingwest Sandstone
Finished Surface:
Testing
Water Absorption:5.70 %
Density:2130 kg/m3
Compressive Strength:75.50 MPa
Description

Density 2130 kg/m3
Compressive strength 75.50 MPa BS EN 1926 (1999)
Water absorption 5.70 % BS EN 13755 (2002)
Porosity 19.80 % BS EN 1936 (1999)
Durability Tests indicate that failure due
to frost action is unlikely
Saturation co-efficient 0.6 % BRE 89

Scotch Buff Sandstone

Beige- Sandstone

United Kingdom
Item Details
Quarry Location: (Gatherly Moor Quarry, Gillingwest, Nr Richmond, North Yorkshire)
Recommended Usage: wall cladding, flagstone, pool coping, stairs, fireplaces and also interior walling, ledge stone
Additional Names: Gatherly Moor Quarry,Gillingwest Sandstone
Finished Surface:
Water Absorption: 5.70 %
Density: 2130 kg/m3
Compressive Strength: 75.50 MPa
Description

Density 2130 kg/m3
Compressive strength 75.50 MPa BS EN 1926 (1999)
Water absorption 5.70 % BS EN 13755 (2002)
Porosity 19.80 % BS EN 1936 (1999)
Durability Tests indicate that failure due
to frost action is unlikely
Saturation co-efficient 0.6 % BRE 89