Stone Masonry

Sawn Natural Whitbed Limestone

This fine French limestone has been utilised for centuries to build cathedrals, private buildings and large scale commercial developments. It can be formed into almost any architectural embellishment, and is available in large bed heights with a consistent colour and texture. It is an ideal alternative to Portland Stone.

Sawn Natural Whitbed Limestone

Availability

As sawn two sides, sawn six sides or as finished masonry.

Maximum Sizes (metres)

Height on bedLengthWidth
Quarried0.6-0.92.52.0
Sawn Six Sides0.6-0.91.00.5
Blocks1.02.52.0


Specifications

GeologyJurassic sedimentary oolitic limestone. Fine grained calcium carbonate
ColourWhite with some shell content
TextureFines tone with fine crushed shell
Crushing StrengthAir dried - 1069kgf/cm2
WeightWater saturated 2560kg/m3
Acid immersion testpassed
Porosity (%volume)5.1%
Saturation coefficient0.72


Recommended Uses

Civil engineering works (bridges, dams)
Landscaping
Retaining walls, batters
Load-bearing masonry
Drystone Walling
Arches
Columns with limited height
Piers with limited height
Lintels with limited length
Non load-bearing cladding and facings
Window surrounds
Plinths
Copings
Steps, stairs
Walling
Sills
Fireplaces
Boundary walls
Decorative work (carving, moulding)
Sculpture, bas-relief


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Samples are indicative of the texture and colour of our material.
No warranty is given or implied that goods will in all respects be equal to the sample.