Glossary of Stone
Many people ask us about the different qualities of the stone that we supply, and so to help, we have created this quick reference guide.
York stone:
A generic term for sandstones from the north of England.
Sandstone:
Inorganic secondary stone often with clear bedding strata made from fine rounded particles.
Gritstone:
Inorganic secondary stone with less obvious bedding strata with angular, usually coarse grains.
Limestone:
Sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium carbonate
Granite:
Acid, igneous, plutonic rock consisting essentially of alkali
feldspars, quartz and diorite.
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Current Stock
- 675 sq mtr reclaimed York stone paving (from streets)
- 400 sq mtr new riven York stone paving
- 25 sq mtr green westmorland slate 10mm thick.
- 100 mtr of reclaimed pink granite kerb 300mm x 250mm
- 200 mtr of reclaimed gritstone kerb 300mm x 250mm
- 100 tonnes (240 sq mtr) reclaimed gritstone setts nominaly 125mm wide x 150mm deep x 125-250mm long
- 75 tonne (225 sq mtr) random reclaimed granite setts mixed colours 100mm x 150mm x 125-200mm long
