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Natural Stone for New Build Close to Sea

  • 15-09-2015 7:28pm
    #1
    Har0ld x9
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    Hi,

    We are looking for advise regarding natural stone on a new build which is 350-400 metres back from the coast.

    The stone we are looking for is a nice grey (dark) colour but are wondering if there is any type of stone we should avoid given our coastal location or if there are any recommendations for a particular stone that will wear well in this colour.

    Any advice appreciated.


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  • #2
    BarneyMc
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    Har0ld x9 wrote: »
    Hi,

    We are looking for advise regarding natural stone on a new build which is 350-400 metres back from the coast.

    The stone we are looking for is a nice grey (dark) colour but are wondering if there is any type of stone we should avoid given our coastal location or if there are any recommendations for a particular stone that will wear well in this colour.

    Any advice appreciated.

    What traditional stone is used in your location and what is your location?

    Dark stone can look VERY dark when wet which will be a lot of the time if you're on the western seaboard. Always look at any stone you're considering in the wet.


  • #3
    galwaytt
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    Whatever type of stone you select I would always lay it in front of blockwork, and I would scratchcoat that blockwork as well.

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  • #4
    Har0ld x9
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    Thanks for the replies..

    We are in the south east and having looked in a few places what we are eyeing up is a grey limestone (been labelled as Kilkenny Limestone).

    we were told that this would weather better along the coast than a sandstone.. this sound about right??


  • #5
    BarneyMc
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    Well sandstone is a soft stone and very porous I would think. However, would sandstone not be found naturally in coastal areas?

    When you say 'weather better' what do you mean? I would think it's the cavity wall or other that needs to be constructed correctly plus as Galwaytt mentioned, scratchcoat the block. I don't think you need to worry about the stone weathering.

    Just my thoughts though.


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