Fletcher Bank
A distinctive fine to medium grained sandstone from the Millstone Grit series of Carboniferous age. The stone is extracted from the Fletcher Bank Quarry, Lancashire.
The random buff to grey colour of Fletcher Bank is particularly striking when used for large scale cladding projects, providing a high quality exterior finish which harmonises with existing urban surroundings.
- STONE TYPE: Sandstone
- QUARRY LOCATION: Fletcher Bank Quarry, Ramsbottom, Lancashire
- QUARRY RECORDS DATE FROM: 1949
Physical performance of Fletcher Bank |
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| Geological type | Sandstone | |
| Colour/texture | Buff / Grey - medium grained to course | |
| Maximum size | Please consult | |
| Petrographic description | Sandstone | BSEN 12407: 2000 |
| Apparent density | 2360 Kgm -3 | BSEN 1936: 2006 |
| Open Porosity | 10.44% | BSEN 1936:2006 |
| Water absorption | 3.39% (by wt) | BSEN 13755: 2002 |
| Flexural strength | 4.7 MPa | BSEN 13161:2008 |
| Frost resistance | 5.19 MPa | BSEN 12371:2001 |
| Compressive strength | 72.09 MPa | BSEN 1926:2006 |
| 82.54 MPa | BSEN 772-1:2000 | |
| Breaking Load at Dowel Hole | 2534 N | BSEN 13364:2002 |
| Water Absorption by Capillarity | 12.43 g/m2/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.