STOKE HALL BUFF SANDSTONE
A fine to medium grained buff sandstone from the Millstone Grit of the Carboniferous age. This versatile sandstone has been extracted from the Stoke Hall Quarry at Grindleford since 1835.
Its durability and consistent colour makes Stoke Hall buff sandstone a popular choice for a wide range of building types and styles across the UK. With extensive reserves readily available, Stoke Hall sandstone is perfect for all sizes of project - from major commercial builds to residential.
Stoke Hall buff sandstone has been used on many prestigious construction projects throughout the UK, some of which are featured in our latest natural stone case studies, for example the Natural Stone Case Study on the Digital Media Centre in Barnsley.
Stancliffe Stone are able to offer a full range of UK stone types and colours including Limestones, Sandstones and Ironstones.
For more information on Stoke Hall Buff 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: Stoke Hall Quarry, Grindleford, Derbyshire
- QUARRY RECORDS DATE FROM: 1835
PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE OF STOKE HALL BUFF SANDSTONE
- Geological Type Carboniferous Sandstone
- Colour / Texture Buff - fine to medium grained
- Maximum Size Please consult
- Petrographic Description Sub-Arkose sandstone BSEN 12407:2000
- Apparent Density 2371 Kgm -3 BSEN 1936 : 2006
- Open Porosity 10.11% BSEN 1936: 2006
- Water Absorption 2.74% (by wt) BSEN 13755:2002
- Flexural Strength 9.27 MPa BSEN 13161:2001
- Frost Resistance 7.12 MPa BSEN 12371:2001
- Compressive Strength 80.43 MPa BSEN 1926:2006
- 83.15 MPa BSEN 772-1:2000
- Breaking Load at Dowel Hole 2439 N BSEN 13364:2002
- Water Absorption by Capillarity 18.7 g/m 2/s BSEN 1925:1999
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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.