1: Dimensional Block:
The backbone to the success of the Forest
of Dean Stone Firms has been the ownership of the mineral reserves at Barnhill/Bixhead
Quarry from which we produce the full range of Dimensional Block Stone
: The principle colours are either blue/grey – grey/ green or mixed
colour with blocks ranging from 3 – 20 tons squared or as dug are
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2: Dimensional Masonry:
From highly decorative carved fireplaces
to the more mundane window and door surrounds the close grained nature
of Barnhill Sandstone coupled with the block sizes and bed heights available
make our material ideally suited to all aspects of bespoke stonemasonry.
All stonework is made to exacting and personal specifications and is unique
to you the individual customer and backed by the pedigree of the Forest
of Dean Stone Firms , please contact the company for free advice on estimates
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3: Sawn & dressed
Walling:
A natural stone bulding product that brings
together the build ability of brick work with the beauty of natural stone.
Produced in brick modules of 65 mm , 140 mm & 215 mm our Sawn and dressed
walling gives the specifier / end user the peace of mind that onsite installation
is both quick and cost effective. |
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4: Cropped Walling:
Shallow bedded block stone is drilled, split
and finally cropped into a random rectangular natural building stone which
can be either built with a backing block or (with care) as stand alone
cavity construction. Very popular with both local and national house builders
alike Cropped walling can be delivered loose or for ease of storage in
1-ton dumpy bags. |
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5: Natural Stone Walling:
As quarried natural walling is truly random
and benefits from the complete colour range from blue grey through to deep
ochre being the natural colours associated with the natural fissures that
exist in the upper beds. Ideal for small rockery (laid by hand), water
features or random walling Barnhill natural stone will enhance any garden
of building. |
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