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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 guidance

Available in all Gosford Quarries colour ranges.

Material

Stone.

Uniclass

Pr_20_93_52_56 Natural-dimensioned stonesPrimary

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 guidance

Sandstone 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 guidance

Refers to typical value only. Contact manufacturer for further details.

Water absorption

-

Standard

To ASTM C97-83.

Value

4.4%.

Manufacturer guidance

Refers to typical absorption by weight only. Contact manufacturer for further details.

Density

-

Standard

To ASTM C97-83.

Value

2.25 t/m³.

Manufacturer guidance

Refers to typical bulk density only. Contact manufacturer for further details.

Width

-

Manufacturer guidance

Available in 150–200 mm thickness.

Sealer

-

Manufacturer guidance

Specify 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

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