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For over a century, Locharbriggs sandstone has been renowned as one
of the finest red sandstones
available. Combining complete adaptability with a quality and consistency
known throughout the
industry, Locharbriggs has rightly earned its place as one of the premier
stones of the British Isles.
The distinctive medium-grained texture, combining with the subtle
bedding planes, have made Locharbriggs
sandstone a popular choice for a range of contemporary projects such
as the new Manchester International
Convention Centre. All have looked to the warmth of the reds and
pinks of this distinctive stone to add to the
aesthetic appeal of their buildings.
Specification guide
Locharbriggs Sandstone is a Permian Sandstone. The stone is extracted
from the Locharbriggs Quarry on
the outskirts of Dumfries in Scotland. It is medium grained in texture,
free of clay holes and other
impurities and is characterised by its red or pink colouring. The
quarry has been operating since 1890,
contributing over a century of production of this durable stone.
The red sandstone from this quarry is
considered to be some of the finest found and has been used to build
several famous landmarks, including
the base of the Statue of Liberty in New York.
These figures should only be used as indications of the future performance
of the stone. The information given is for
guidance only and is subject to alteration without notice. We recommend
customers contact Stancliffe Stone Company Ltd
to ensure details are currently valid. Test results may not be representative
of the whole quarry and are provided for
comparison purposes only.
These figures should only be used as indications of the future
performance of the stone. The information given is for
guidance only and is subject to alteration without notice.
We recommend customers contact Stancliffe Stone Company Ltd
to ensure details are currently valid. Test results may not
be representative of the whole quarry and are provided for
comparison purposes only.
  
Specification of
Locharbriggs Red Sandstone
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Stone
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Locharbriggs Red Sandstone
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Quarry
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Locharbriggs Quarry
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Supplier
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Stancliffe Stone
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Physical performance
of Locharbriggs Red Sandstone |
Geological type |
Permian Sandstone |
Colour/texture |
Red-pink / medium grained |
Maximum sizes |
Please consult |
Petrographic description |
New Red Sandstone of Permian age (BSEN 12440:2001) |
Apparent density |
2006 Kgm (BSEN 1936:1999) |
Open Porosity |
24.1% (BSEN 1936:1999) |
Water absorption |
8.3% (by wt) (BSEN 13755:2002) |
Flexural strength |
5.64 MPa (BSEN 13161:2001) |
Breaking strength |
5.13 MPa (BSEN 12371:2001) |
Compressive strength |
56 MPa (BSEN 1926:1999) |
Breaking load at dowel |
934 N (BSEN 13364:2002) |
Stone Variations The variation shown above is characteristic
of Locharbriggs. This is not
something that can be controlled but it can be managed. Please
make
contact to discuss specific project requirements.
Stone being a natural product may vary significantly in colour
and
texture within the same range of stone. Descriptions given in
this
website concerning the colour of the products and the images
depicting their colour are approximate only. It is strongly recommended
that customers request physical samples of the colour and texture
of
stone available from any particular range before placing orders.
Examples Of Use |
National Farmers Union Headquarters,
Warwickshire
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Chester Cathedral Song School
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Castlegate, Manchester |
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Manchester International Convention
Centre |
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