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Indian Sandstone

This stone is usually available in 4 sizes although not all 4 need to be used - in smaller designs sometimes the largest pieces can be overpowering. The stone is laid on a full mortar bed which is in turn on a compacted hard base.

Indian sandstone is a natural product so no two pieces are alike.
There is a wide range of tones and colours available, from a sober grey to deep reds and pinky purple.
The riven texture of the stone and four sizes create an irregular yet uniform pattern.
Traditional style patterns can also be laid. e.g. The "Tudor" pattern (using three sizes repeated)
The stone varies in thickness but averages around 35mm. On the correct sub-base and base the harder types of sandstone will support driveway traffic as well as pedestrian areas.
Calibrated (16mm) Indian sandstone is also available. This is still has a lightly riven face but has cut sides as well as a uniform depth. This is suitable for conservatories and other indoor use as well as outside.  It generally gives a neater finish.


I can cut the stone accurately to any shape, bed it on to walls or steps, or core it to fit light fittings or power supplies.

This patio is constructed from Ripon Sandstone. Note the cut stone around the top of the inspection chamber. This patio is edged with a bedded gritty sandstone walling stone.

This paving is jointed with Romex Basalt compound and shows how I can mount LED lighting through stone.  I can core stone up to 300mm deep (further at special request) to mount lighting or just simply use the hole to pump water through for a water feature.

This patio is constructed from Ripon Sandstone. The paved area is bordered with sleepers which step on to a crushed slate area.

This patio illustrates how an unsightly manhole cover can be hidden using a recessed grid with stonework cut to match inside and out. Only the 4 access points are noticeable. On the same patio detailed edging has been used to line planted areas.

This stone circle inside a water feature illustrates how I can carve a curve accurately in any stone and still leave a natural and not sawn look.

Walling, paving, ramps and steps combined to create a busy end in this garden.

Here 10 pieces 900x600mm have been used to top off a bench seat around a firepit/barbeque.
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