Corsehill Red Sandstone
Corsehill Red Sandstone is a fine-grained sandstone renowned for its pink to red coloration. Extracted near Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, this stone possesses a subtle variation in pink coloring and a fine grain texture, making it highly desirable for architectural applications.
With a rich history dating back to the 1800s, Corsehill Red Sandstone has been extensively quarried and utilized in numerous prestigious projects throughout Britain and beyond. Its timeless aesthetic appeal and durability have made it a popular choice for specifiers in modern times as well.
Notable projects featuring Corsehill Red Sandstone include the original pedestal to the Duke of Wellington's Monument (Admiralty Arch) in London, Liverpool Street Station in London, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh, and the iconic 'Million Dollar Staircase' in the New York State Capitol Building, among many others.
The fine-grained texture and subtle variation in color give Corsehill Red Sandstone a sense of elegance and sophistication, making it suitable for a wide range of architectural styles and designs. Its inclusion in such esteemed projects underscores its enduring legacy and status as a favored building material for generations of architects and builders.
Origin Annan, Dumfries
Porosity % 28.83%
Abrasion Resistance Not Determined
Slip Resistance (wet) Not Determined
Salt Crystallisation +3.83 %
Saturated Coefficient 0.66 mean wt loss
Acid Immersion Pass
TEST RESULTS
BS EN 771-6-2011 Natural Stone Masonry Units
Resistance to Fire...Class A1
Shear Bond Strength...Fixed Value
Apparent Density ....(Kg/m³)1980
Open Porosity ...(%)24.9
Water Absorpotion ...(g/m.sec²)60.5
Compressive Strength... (Mpa)32
Flexural Strength... (Mpa)5.6
Frost Resistance ...(Cycles)84
Thermal Conductivity...NPD
Can United Kingdom's Corsehill Red Sandstone be used in a bathroom?
Are there color variations of United Kingdom's Corsehill Red Sandstone?
Can United Kingdom's Corsehill Red Sandstone be used in landscaping?
Can United Kingdom's Corsehill Red Sandstone be used exterior applications in very humid climates?
What grade is United Kingdom's Corsehill Red Sandstone?
How thick is United Kingdom's Corsehill Red Sandstone slabs?
Is United Kingdom's Corsehill Red Sandstone an expensive stone?
The request includes: 1. surface finished, size 2. quantity required