Solid Ballast (Walling Blocks)
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Irregular-sized, raw split face sandstone blocks.
Application
Suitable for creating random dry-stack walls and retaining walls. Ideal for adding character to fence fireplace and feature walls.
Description
Solid Ballast is comprised of irregular-sized, raw sandstone blocks that are machine-split to approximately 150–200 mm thickness, making them suitable for random dry-stack walls.
General information
Shape | Rectangle. Square. |
Color | Manufacturer guidanceAvailable in all Gosford Quarries colour ranges. |
Material | Stone. |
Uniclass | |
SpecPack | 04410 Square Cut Stone Masonry |
NATSPEC National Classification System | 0241 Landscape - Walling and Edging |
SpeedSpec | 02910 Landscape Works |
Specification data - Natural-dimensioned stones
Stone unit description | Facing stone. |
Denomination | |
Petrological family | Sandstone.Guidance for specification option: Natural Australian Sandstone. |
Colour | Brown.White.Pink.Grey.Gold.Cream.Manufacturer guidanceSandstone is a natural product and is therefore subject to variation in colour, tone, shade and texture. |
Finish | Split face. |
Dry compressive strength (Minimum) | 50 MPa Dry, 25 MPa Wet.Manufacturer guidanceRefers to typical value only. Contact manufacturer for further details. |
Water absorption | |
Standard | To ASTM C97-83. |
Value | 4.4%.Manufacturer guidanceRefers to typical absorption by weight only. Contact manufacturer for further details. |
Density | |
Standard | To ASTM C97-83. |
Value | 2.25 t/m³.Manufacturer guidanceRefers to typical bulk density only. Contact manufacturer for further details. |
Width | Manufacturer guidanceAvailable in 150–200 mm thickness. |
Sealer | Manufacturer guidanceSpecify an appropriate natural stone paving sealer or allow installer to recommend an appropriate product. |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | Australia |
Country of product manufacture | Australia |