Solid Walling Blocks
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Non-customizable, raw split face sandstone blocks.
Application
Suitable as a permanent retaining option. Ideal for residential scale projects and landscaping projects.
Description
Solid Walling Blocks are raw sandstones with hydraulic guillotine-split face (hydrasplit) front and back. Each block has a diamond sawn top, bottom and ends, making it an easily stackable retaining option.
Blocks are non-selective in colour and are only available in one size.
General information
Shape | Rectangle. |
Color | Manufacturer guidanceAvailable in all Gosford Quarries colour ranges. |
Material | Stone. |
Uniclass | |
SpecPack | 04410 Square Cut Stone Masonry |
SpeedSpec | 02910 Landscape Works |
NATSPEC National Classification System | 0241 Landscape - Walling and Edging |
Specification data - Natural-dimensioned stones
Stone unit description | Facing stone. |
Denomination | |
Petrological family | Sandstone.Guidance for specification option: Natural Australian Sandstone. |
Colour | Non-selective.Manufacturer guidanceSandstone is a natural product and is therefore subject to variation in colour, tone, shade and texture. |
Finish | Split face.Manufacturer guidanceRefers to stone finish of front and back only. Top, bottom and edges are all diamond sawn. |
Size | |
Work size (length x width x height) | 300 mm (width) x 300 mm (height). |
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. |
Length | Manufacturer guidanceIndicate desired block length. Available in 900–1200 mm only. |
Sealer | Manufacturer guidanceSpecify an appropriate natural stone paving sealer or allow installer to recommend an appropriate product. |
Sustainability data
Country of material origin | Australia |