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Natural Stone Boulders
Natural Stone Boulders
Natural Stone Boulders

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CED Stone

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CED Stone

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CED Stone
Summary
Durable natural stone boulders in varied geological types and sizes for structural, landscaping, and water‑feature applications, offering stable form, texture variation and weather resistance.
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Application

Landscape design, water features, streams and ponds, rockeries, Japanese gardens, natural play spaces, seating elements, sculpture bases, boundary definition, habitat creation, and garden focal points.

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Description

Natural stone boulders sourced from multiple geological formations including porphyry, granite, quartzite, gabbro and mixed glacial materials. Stones vary in texture, density, colouration and weathering patterns due to natural transport, glaciation and fluvial abrasion processes. Sizes range from small decorative pieces to multi‑tonne structural boulders suitable for load‑bearing or spatial layout functions.

Surface characteristics include smooth, water‑worn forms, slab‑like plattens, blockier quartzite masses and rough, minimally travelled gabbro. Colouration shifts when wet due to mineralogical composition and variable porosity. Suitable for partial submersion or ground‑set installation to achieve stable placement.

Features and benefits:

  • Naturally occurring shapes and mineral compositions provide distinct visual and structural characteristics.
  • Wide size range enables both subtle landscape detailing and large structural focal points.
  • Stable mass and density support use in water features, play areas and seating arrangements.
  • Geological variety allows matching to multiple design palettes and environmental conditions.
  • Surface weathering improves grip for climbing and natural play installations.
  • Flatter porphyry plattens support stepping stone and low‑profile rockery layouts.
  • Colour variation when wet enhances visual integration in rain‑exposed or water‑fed settings.
  • Rounded glacial forms offer ergonomic seating and safe contact surfaces.
  • Blockier quartzites permit more defined structural placement.
  • Gabbro’s rough surfaces and angularity support robust, high‑impact landscape features.
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Color
Grey, Beige, Cream
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Finish
Textured
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Material
Porphyry, Granite, Quartz, Stone, Sandstone, Limestone
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Shape
Other
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Length
Bespoke
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Width
Bespoke
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Height
Bespoke
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Specification

Classification data
Denomination
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Petrological family
Porphyry.
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Colour
Purplish brown and bluish grey.
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Origin
Manufacturer's standard.
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Finish
Smooth and flat.
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Dimensions
600–200 mm.
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Special shape types
Porphyry plattens.
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Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials
No
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Country of material origin
United Kingdom
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Material
Porphyry, Granite, Quartz, Stone, Sandstone, Limestone
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Recyclability
100%
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Expected Life
Lifetime
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