Sandstone is a natural material with a range of variations in colours, banding and colour distribution.
Here are some of the more common examples of colours and their variations.
Feel free to visit our showroom or call us if you wanted more information on sandstone colours and their availability.
PURE WHITE PROJECTS
How to specify
General: Sandstone shall be Pure White Sandstone by Gosford Quarries.
Stone Type: Mount White Sandstone
Colour: Pure White
Stone Finish: Diamond sawn, gang sawn, honed, rockfaced, Sparrow pecked & custom
Sizes: As specified by architect
Fixing: Adhesive Material to be compatible to substrate medium. Stone cladding above 2.3 metres in height to be mechanically fixed. Refer to ASSA Natural Stone Design manual for more information.
Sealing: Sealer to be specified by designer or installer
Typical technical Specification
Bulk Density (ASTM C97-83): 2.23 tonnes/m³
Absorption by weight (ASTM97-83): 5.78%
Modulus of Rupture: 8.1Mpa Dry, 2.5MPa Wet
Compressive Strength (ASTM C170-87): 50.5MPa Dry, 23 MPa Wet