Dunhouse Buff
Fine grained creamy buff sandstone.
Extracted in the heart of Teesdale, Dunhouse Buff has proved popular for its blonde colouring, fine grain and consistency, making it ideal for carving and a good match for restoration and new build in city’s such as Edinburgh, Glasgow and Newcastle.
This stone has been used extensively in Edinburgh and surrounding areas, and supplied approx 10,000m2 to one of the largest new build projects in the city at Clydesdale Plaza, Lothian Road.
We have had the pleasure in supplying Dunhouse stone for the restoration of Durham Cathedral, Edinburgh Castle, Castle Howard among many other projects throughout Britain.
It was the stone used to build Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle (completed in 1892) and the quality of detail still evident today stands as testament to the durability of the stone.
Applications:
Ashlar walling
Thin cladding Fischer type system
40mm min
Dressed / Carved stone
Rock faced walling
Rubble walling
Rockery stone
External flooring / Paving
Light use only (can discolour)
External steps / Platts
Light use only (can discolour)
Internal flooring (requires sealant)
Specification:
Density (kg/m3)
2202
Compressive Strength (N/mm3)
84.1
Absorbtion (%)
4.7
Saturation Coefficient
0.61
Porosity (%)
17.03
Acid Immersion test
pass
Salt Crystallisation (%)
+1.89
Flexural Strength (dry/perp)(N/mm2)
6.8