Rough Dressed Building Stone (Hand-Cropped)

Our rough dressed building stone is hand cropped on bed with face heights approx. 3-6″ and on a 4-5″ back.

All orders must emailed to salessouth@hqgl.co.uk at least 24 hours in advance. Should you wish to open an account, please email salessouth@hqgl.co.uk.

Description

Test Standard Result Unit
Apparent density BS EN 1936 2440 kg/m3
Open porosity BS EN 1936 10.2 % by volume
Water absorption at atmospheric pressure BS EN 13755 3.6 % by weight
Water Absorption by capillarity (for masonry) BS EN 772 – 11 15 g/(m2.s0.5)
Compressive strength (for masonry) BS EN 772 -1 92.5 MPa
Frost resistance – Identification test (for masonry) BS EN 12371 TBC cycles
Petrographic examination BS EN 12407 Oolitic limestone (Oosparite)

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