Gisburn Vale is a premium sandstone paving material quarried in Espluga Calba, Spain. With a consistent buff-grey tone and fine grain structure, it has been selected for its compatibility with British landscapes and exceptional technical performance. Its subtle colour movement and clean finish suit both traditional and contemporary paving schemes, while its robust structure ensures long-term durability in varied climates.

Available in a range of formats including paving slabs, setts, and long-format planks, Gisburn Vale can be specified in sawn, honed, or lightly textured finishes. Its visual clarity and flexibility in size and finish make it ideal for public realm works, domestic landscapes, and commercial hardscaping schemes.

• Apparent Density: 2360 kg/m³ (EN 1936)

• Open Porosity: 12.5% (EN 1936)

• This data confirms the stone's suitability for UK external use, including pedestrian and light vehicular applications.

• Flexural Strength: 9.7 MPa (EN 12372)

• Flexural Strength after 56 Freeze-Thaw Cycles: 9.3 MPa (4% reduction) (EN 12371)

• Compressive Strength: 77 MPa (EN 1926)

• Breaking Load at Dowel Hole: 850 N (EN 13364)

• Slip Resistance: 96 (dry) / 82 (wet) SRV (EN 14231)

• Abrasion Resistance: 37.5 mm (EN 14157)

• Petrographic Classification: Litharenite / Calcarenite

Gisburn Vale is responsibly quarried and processed by Rubio Stone at a long-established site in Spain. With short supply chains and efficient transport into the UK, it offers reduced embodied carbon compared to other imported options. High yield from raw blocks, minimal processing, and long service life all contribute to a sustainable paving solution. The quarry operates with strong environmental controls and traceable production standards to ensure ethical sourcing.