Halldale Pale Beige Sandstone

HALLDALE SANDSTONE

Halldale sandstone varies in texture from fine, medium to course grained with colour ranging from pale beige through pink to light yellow through orange with brown speckles.

Predominantly used for ashlar cladding the distinctive veining within Halldale sandstone provides a unique opportunity to enhance the design of prestigious projects.

Halldale sandstone has been used on many prestigious construction projects throughout the UK, some of these are featured in our latest natural stone case studies.

Stancliffe Stone are able to offer a full range of UK stone types and colours including Limestones, Sandstones and Ironstones.

For more information on Halldale sandstone, talk to us on 01629 653000 or contact Stancliffe Stone online. You can also request natural stone samples online.

  • STONE TYPE: Carboniferous Sandstone
  • QUARRY LOCATION: Halldale Quarry, Darley Dale, Derbyshire
  • QUARRY RECORDS DATE FROM: 1910

PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE OF HALLDALE SANDSTONE

  • Geological Type Carboniferous Sandstone
  • Colour / Texture Pale beige–light yellow/orange–fine, medium to course grained
  • Maximum Size Please consult
  • Petrographic Description Millstone Grit of Carboniferous BSEN 12407: 2007
  • Apparent Density 2287 Kgm -3 BSEN 1936: 2006
  • Open Porosity 13.32% BSEN 1936: 2006
  • Water Absorption 4.36% (by wt) BSEN 13755: 2002
  • Flexural Strength 6.4 MPa BSEN 13161: 2008
  • Frost Resistance 72.57 MPa BSEN 1926: 2006
  • Compressive Strength 72.57 MPa BSEN 1926: 2006
  •   78.92 MPa BSEN 772-1: 2000
  • Breaking Load at Dowel Hole 1180 N BSEN 13364: 2002
  • Water Absorption by Capillarity 24.97 g/m 2/s BSEN 1925: 1999

NOTE: This data should only be used as an indication of the future performance of the stone. Test results may not be representative of the whole quarry. The information given is for guidance only and is subject to alteration without notice. We recommend that customers contact Stancliffe Stone to ensure that the details are currently valid. Stone being a natural product may vary significantly in colour and texture within the same range of stone. The stone image on this page is only as accurate as the screen/print out device allows. It is strongly recommended that stone samples are requested to check colour and texture prior to ordering.