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Blacko Ridge Sandstone Paving

Crafted from high-quality Spanish sandstone, this paving offers a refined alternative to traditional British stone, combining warm tones, clean lines, and exceptional durability. Selected for its fine grain, colour consistency, and minimal surface variation, this material brings a timeless aesthetic to both contemporary and classically inspired landscapes.

 

With a soft buff base and subtle natural veining, it delivers a balanced, elegant appearance well suited to formal terraces, garden paths, courtyards, and civic spaces. Its dependable strength and low porosity ensure lasting performance in even the most demanding environments.

This sandstone is favoured for high-specification external works where visual cohesion, ease of installation, and long-term resilience are key. Precision-cut in both fixed and random lengths, and typically supplied in 300, 450, and 600 mm widths, it supports a clean, efficient laying pattern with architectural clarity.

 

Responsibly sourced from an established quarry in Spain, this material offers a sustainable and cost-effective solution without compromising on visual or technical quality — ideal for projects seeking understated character with proven performance.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Blacko Ridge is a premium sandstone quarried in Spain, selected for its strength, clarity, and fine-grained structure. With warm buff-grey tones and subtle veining, it offers a clean, timeless aesthetic suited to both contemporary and traditional hardscaping. Available across paving, planks, setts, and detailing formats, it comes in sawn, honed, or tumbled finishes to meet a variety of design and performance requirements.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Apparent density: 2430 kg/m³ (EN 1936)

  • Open porosity: 12.4% (EN 1936)

  • Flexural strength: 9.7 MPa (EN 12372)

  • Flexural strength after 56 frost cycles: 9.0 MPa (7% loss) (EN 12371)

  • Compressive strength: 82 MPa (EN 1926)

  • Slip resistance (SRV): 97 dry / 83 wet (EN 14231)

  • Abrasion resistance: 35.0 mm (EN 14157)

  • Breaking load at anchor: 900 N (EN 13364)

  • Petrographic classification: Litharenite / Calcarenite

SUSTAINABILITY & PROVANANCE

Blacko Ridge is quarried and processed in Spain from a single-source site with responsible environmental oversight. Its efficient extraction and minimal processing result in high yield and reduced site waste. Reliable logistics into the UK help limit transport emissions. With excellent durability and a long service life, the stone supports sustainable construction, and is sourced through partners committed to ethical, traceable supply.

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