Blaxter Sandstone
Geographic availability
UK
Origin / Location of manufacturing / Processing plant
Quarried near Otterburn, Northumberland, England
Application and typical uses of the product
Ashlar walling, Wall cladding, Dressed carved stone, rock faced walling, internal flooring
Breakdown of Product
Natural sandstone with 90% Silica content
Embodied energy (Processing plant emissions). How much energy is used to produce the product? kWh per annum or kgCO2
290 kWh/m3
Thermal conductivity (k) W/m°C or Thermal transmittance (U-value) - W/m2°C (If applicable)
k = 1.7 W/m°C
Is the resource Renewable or Finite?
finite
Does the material need to be processed further or treated by the user
Must be sealed if used as flooring
Buildability - how complex is installation? What skill level is required?
Installation is complex and must be undertaken by an experienced stonemason.
Deconstruction and Re-use
With difficulty
Disposal/ End of Life
Inert waste tip
Types, textures, specifications and colours currently available
Available in all formats and finishes
Supplier Name
Dunhouse Quarry Co Ltd
Main Contact
Paul Allison
Contact Address
Cleatlam, Darlington, DL2 3QU
Telephone Number
01833 660208
Email
paul@dunhouse.co.uk
Website
Is this product certified?
CE marking available
Lifespan of materials if maintained correctly (years)
75 years +
Availability - how easy is it to source the material
Abundant