Brown Stone for house

whitelightrider

Folks,

We are looking at putting a brown natural stone on the front of our house. We have seen it on a house already and are waiting to call in to ask them where they got it but Im wondering if anyone here knows of what area we should be looking to get brown stone? I have pics of the stone that I can post if needed.

bauderline

I would guess you are talking about sandstone, it varies from a golden to brown to redish in colour. Its a nice stone, be sure to get a mix of colours or else it will look like a recon product....

b.

Mellor

It could be sandstone or limestone, or even granite.
Although most native lime stone is grey-black, such as kilkenny black and dublin kelp.
Best bet is to view samples

whitelightrider

Its a sandy brown colour so I doubt it's Limestone.

sydthebeat

http://www.manorstone.ie/view_products.asp?id=395&sectid=94

anything similar here?

whitelightrider

sydthebeat wrote: »

http://www.manorstone.ie/view_products.asp?id=395&sectid=94

anything similar here?

Hi syd,

there doesnt seem to be anything there thats close to it.

sinnerboy

what about ....

http://www.wesellstone.com/newindex.php?action=catalogue&category=AG

Mellor

whitelightrider wrote: »

Its a sandy brown colour so I doubt it's Limestone.

Limestone does comes in those colours, but not natively. Southern england and northern france share a strange limestone. But most likely it isn't, i was just pointing out an option.
This link shows limestone (Im basing this on its location) in unuaual colours
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/13/Roman_Baths_in_Bath_Spa%2C_England_-_July_2006_edit3.jpg
Putting up a pic might help. Anything similar in the second link

BoylerMan

I am currently building my house entirely with a brown sandstone. It is a split stone which depending on the way you orientate it can be brown or a grey/brown colour. We chose it after seeing some houses around Kildare with it. It came from a (small) quarry at Wolfhilll in Laois (near stradbally). I can send you a photo if you like of post it.. The suppliers are Maher Stone in Stradbally ( I have no connection). Tony Maher is the owner and is great to deal with...

sculptor

It's always best to use local stone if at all possible, it blends in with its surroundings, it reduces transport pollution and it helps the local economy.
Whatever you do don't use chinese or indian sandstone or granite, it causes silicosis in a sometimes very young workforce and with no health and safety in the workplace.
Mellor your right there are brown limestones (very nice to carve) and some from Bath called 'Bathstone', and Portland, Caan etc. but they don't weather well in Ireland and their porous.
Sandstone can be porous or not depending on various factors which I cant remember, but most Irish sandstone is very durable just remember to always wear your mask when working it.

whitelightrider

Here is a pic of 1 type of stone we're looking at.

Stone.JPG

Mellor

sculptor wrote: »

Mellor your right there are brown limestones (very nice to carve) and some from Bath called 'Bathstone', and Portland, Caan etc. but they don't weather well in Ireland and their porous.

Yup there the ones I was referring to, Bathstone (the picture above is the baths in bath) being the southern england one, and Caan the northern france. I have a feeling they are actually the same stone deposit.
I came accross one of them in a church in dublin, and its been over 100 years and they have weathered quite well, as good as the surrounding dublin limestone.
But they are lighter than the pics above

sculptor

Mellor, The victorians knew their stuff

clintfan

Well lads .Im ready to bring stone mason on site im using sandstone with a dry finish .Im concerned that this kind of finish would be pourous especially as my house is south facing.Do you recommend scratch coating the block work before stone goes on?

whitelightrider

Guys, I called into the house that we found the stone above on. They said it's Connemara Granite and they got it from Cashla Quarries in Connemara. But I cant find any numbers to contact them on.

Dont suppose anyone knows how to contact these folks?

muffler

whitelightrider wrote: »

Guys, I called into the house that we found the stone above on. They said it's Connemara Granite and they got it from Cashla Quarries in Connemara. But I cant find any numbers to contact them on.

Dont suppose anyone knows how to contact these folks?

Would this be them from the phone book:

Cashla Quarries

Coshla Athenry Co. Galway

(091)389020

whitelightrider

Hiya Muffler,

No thats not the one mate. Its the one out in Connemara that I looking for because they do the brown coloured Connemara Granite. Or if anyone knows where I can get the Connemara Granite Id give them a call instead.

sculptor

White, What part of the country are you?. Stone is heavy stuff to be haulin around the country.
Athenry is a limestone area.
I think he wants ferrous rich granite.

whitelightrider

sculptor wrote: »

White, What part of the country are you?. Stone is heavy stuff to be haulin around the country.
Athenry is a limestone area.
I think he wants ferrous rich granite.

Hey sculptor,

In Monivea, Co. Galway. Just outside Athenry. This is the only stone that we found that would really look nice on the house. Ill keep trying the number of the guy the others bought the stone off. If not Id nearly drive to Cashla, Connemara on Monday.

whitelightrider

Well Ive emailed about 5 or 6 different companies around Galway now to see if they know who supplies this stone. I think the quarry is owned by Sean Ban Breathnach, not that it helps me getting the stone :rolleyes:

whitelightrider

Folks, I figured out that the quarry is actually called Casla. If anyone has a number for this quarry Id really appreciate it.

whitelightrider

Hey folks,

Just wondering if anyone here knows of anyone in the Galway area that supplies Connemara Granite for stone facing?

Or if anyone has a number for the quarry in Casla, Connemara that supply it Id really appreciate it.

muffler

I dont think we need a separate thread for this as you have already posted this in your other thread about stone. I'll move the posts to there.

whitelightrider

muffler wrote: »

I dont think we need a separate thread for this as you have already posted this in your other thread about stone. I'll move the posts to there.

Apologies Muffler. Slight panic setting in here.

termon8r

Have you looked into using Donegal sandstone?
I have built a house with it and am very happy with it.
It is a light brown/cream colour with blue mixed through it
I can PM you a picture if you are interested in having a look.

pete6296

Hi,
Be sure to check the conditions of your C3 recieved from the county council, sometimes they specify natural local stone to be used.
To be sure to be sure.
Pete

whitelightrider wrote: »

Apologies Muffler. Slight panic setting in here.

whitelightrider

termon8r wrote: »

Have you looked into using Donegal sandstone?
I have built a house with it and am very happy with it.
It is a light brown/cream colour with blue mixed through it
I can PM you a picture if you are interested in having a look.

Hi termon8r,

If you could send me a pic that would be great.

River King

Hi termon8r,

Hoping to use similar type stone on my new build aswell. Could you pm me some pics too.

Much Appreciated!

termon8r

Hi,

A few people have asked to view the stone so here is a link.

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/552/ssmithhousecn5.jpg

I will PM details of suppliers if interested.

I also have details of stone masons if required.

Thanks,
S.

River King

Thanks termon8r.

That stone looks very nice. If you could pm me some details re your suppliers, cost of labour and materials etc. I'm in Cavan, so dont know if your stonemasons are close.

Cheers.

River King

Cheers termon8r,

PM received. Will give them a shout.

Tempral

Hey whitelightrider, are still looking for the brown stone? My gf's dad has the stuff on his house out past casla and knows sean ban, I can get you details if you like, let me know.

whitelightrider

Tempral wrote: »

Hey whitelightrider, are still looking for the brown stone? My gf's dad has the stuff on his house out past casla and knows sean ban, I can get you details if you like, let me know.

Hey there Tempral. Thanks very much. I actually got in touch with the guy who works in the quarry and first load is almost fully on the wall. Next load has been ordered.
Thanks a million though. And if anyone needs this type of stone let me know as I have the guys number here.

Tempral

No probs, it's hard work just organising all this stuff, I've been reading through the forum for the last few weeks but that was my first post, great site! If memory serves I think your in Galway, I'm building in loughrea atm, looking for a decent plumber among other things, I know this is a big ask but any chance you could pm some details of tradesmen you found good? It'd be a huge help, ta. T

whitelightrider

Tempral wrote: »

No probs, it's hard work just organising all this stuff, I've been reading through the forum for the last few weeks but that was my first post, great site! If memory serves I think your in Galway, I'm building in loughrea atm, looking for a decent plumber among other things, I know this is a big ask but any chance you could pm some details of tradesmen you found good? It'd be a huge help, ta. T

No bother Tempral. Im building in Monivea at the minute but I used to practically live up around Loughrea! Drop me a PM and let me know what you need and Ill give ya the names of the people we used on the house.

tyretec

hi whitelightrider just wonderin how you faired out with the stone cause im thinkin of stone facin my own house with the same materials, just wonderin if you could post some pics of the finished product !! much appreciated.

muffler

tyretec wrote: »

hi whitelightrider just wonderin how you faired out with the stone cause im thinkin of stone facin my own house with the same materials, just wonderin if you could post some pics of the finished product !! much appreciated.

Please dont drag up threads that are 2 years old. If you only want pics you can PM whitelightrider.

Locked

muffler

Reopened at OP's request

whitelightrider

And a quick update. Got through to the guy and ordered the stone. Was told he'd ring the following Tuesday to arrange delivery. Ordered my sand and got that delivered. Havent been able to reach the guy since. Not answering any of my calls. Its painful at this stage but I cant afford to go with anyone else as the prices are crazy.

whitelightrider

Dont suppose there's anyone from the Costelloe area of Galway that might know the guy Im trying to contact?
If you're from this are could you drop me a PM? Really need to get the stone as the stone mason is about to walk.

muffler

whitelightrider wrote: »

Dont suppose there's anyone from the Costelloe area of Galway that might know the guy Im trying to contact?
If you're from this are could you drop me a PM? Really need to get the stone as the stone mason is about to walk.

Probably stating the obvious here but have you posted about this in the Galway forum? If not its worth a shot.

whitelightrider

muffler wrote: »

Probably stating the obvious here but have you posted about this in the Galway forum? If not its worth a shot.

Ah for God's sake. I shouldve done that at the start!!
Ill put a link to this thread so that Im not duplicating.

Thanks muffler. Head is wrecked with this now.

biko

Who is it that you're trying to get hold of? If it's the one I think he hasn't logged in here in 2 years?
Edit, right saw you had his number.

whitelightrider

biko wrote: »

Who is it that you're trying to get hold of? If it's the one I think he hasn't logged in here in 2 years?
Edit, right saw you had his number.

No worries Biko. Was trying the other guy as a last resort but I have the main quarry guys number. Spoke to him about 3 weeks ago and he was all on for getting the stone dug out and delivered over to me. Phones ringing so its not like he's got it turned off. Even tried sending a txt as a last resort today!