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Wealden Sussex Sandstone

Sawn Natural Building Grade Wealden Sussex Sandstone (WSBG)

Since Norman times, Wealden Sussex Sandstone has been used to build manor houses of distinction in the South East of England. Quarried in Sussex, this British sandstone has a fine texture. Its subtle honey-coloured tones weather to silvery autumnal shades. On occasion the stone contains carbonaceous striations, adding interest to the surface.

Wealden Sussex Sandstone is ideal for ashlar and for masonry items with character, and gives the impression of a patina of age.

Product Code: WSBG
Type: Honey coloured Sawn Natural Building Grade
Sawn Natural Building Grade Wealden Sussex Sandstone (WSBG)

Availability

Block for landscaping or as sawn two sides, sawn six sides or as finished masonry.

Sizes

Lengths, random mixture from

140mm - 400 mm (51/2" - 15 3/4")

Individual course heights, random mixture from

102mm - 228 mm (4" - 9")

Depth, random from

102mm - 230mm (4" - 9")

Maximum Sizes (metres)

Height on bedLengthWidth
Quarried0.3-0.351.51.0
Sawn Six Sides0.2280.5.00.4
Blocks1.01.51.0


Specifications

GeologyLower Cretaceous, Tunbridge Wells Sand of deltaic origin consisting of cemented quartzose sand
ColourHoney colour, with some autumn colours with veining
TextureVery fine unique stone that is easy to split, saw and hand tool
Crushing StrengthAir dried 321 - 529kgf/cm2
WeightWater saturated 2524kg/m3
Acid immersion testpassed
Porosity (%volume)26.2%
Saturation coefficient0.67


Recommended Uses

Arches
Carving & sculpture
Chimneys
Columns
Copings & pier caps
Cornices
Fireplaces
Garden features
Load-bearing walls
Non-load-bearing cladding & facing
Porticos and porches
Quoins
Retaining walls & batters
Window & door surrounds


Technical advice

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