selecting building stone

padraig.od

Hi,

Not sure if this is in the forum (probably falls under exterior decorating!) but I'm looking for recommendations for selecting the type of stone for a stone facade on a new build.

We have dark grey windows, white sand walls, stainless steel grey guttering and black slate. I don't think browns, reds, orange sandstone particularly suits, so was thinking of dark black/blue limestone.

Can anyone recommend a particular type that you think may be suitable? I'm looking at a Co. Laois based building stone provider, but they only offer two limestones, both of which have a lot of white and brown colours running through them.

Any suggestions or ideas?

Patrick

BarneyMc

Have you a sketch of the house to share?

padraig.od

BarneyMc wrote: »

Have you a sketch of the house to share?

this would be representative of the style, no fascia on the gable. White walls, black slate, grey window.

attached is elevation with stone areas shaded

macadam

KIlkenny Grey sandstone from McMonagles will fit in to your scheme I have it if you want a picture send me your email.