Bellstone's Bellambi Bluestone - Paving Stone & Patio Pavers
Bellambi Bluestone Paving - Tough with Low Maintenance
Bluestone’s toughness gives it excellent wear and tear resistance; bluestone is used for structural work because of its high compressive strength and durability. The dark colour of bluestone makes it ideal for heavy traffic areas as it doesn't show the dirt.
Bluestone Pavers - 5 Star Strength & Density
Bluestone is a very tough (5 star strength rating), versatile stone and readily takes a number of finishes to suit the needs of the project. The flamed finish provides a safe, grippy surface especially on patios and verandahs that may get wet from time to time. The pavers are also favoured by landscapers for use on paths and walkways.
Bellambi Bluestone - Salt Resistance Unsurpassed
The high salt resistance is only matched by our quartzite range - these stone products are the only two to achieve a 5 star rating which provides enormous confidence if used along the coast. The salt resistance test is the best indicator of durability. This one will last a very long time!
Bellstone's Bluestone - No Big Holes!
Unlike other bluestone products, our Bellambi bluestone has no big holes. It is an igneous rock so holes are normal but our bluestone has holes that are not easily seen. The holes on lesser quality products are unattractive as they catch dirt and grease. They also weaken the stone. Pre-sealing before installing is recommended to prevent grout residues.
Bellambi Bluestone Paver, Coping & Step Treads
In addition to pavers, matching bullnose coping and step treads are also available - see images below.
Bellambi Bluestone Paver - Flamed Surface
Bellambi Bluestone Paving - Bullnose Coping with Flamed Surface
Bellambi Bluestone Step Treads
Bluestone Paver, Coping & Tread Specifications
Pavers - 400x400x30mm
Bullnose Coping - 400x400x30mm
Treads - 1000x350x30 & 1500x350x30mm
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Stone Quality Rating - Bellambi Bluestone (flamed)
(5 stars = best quality)
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Indicative Test Results
Slip resistance (AS/NZS 4586-2004) - 50W (risk of slipping when wet = low)
Flexural strength (ASTM C880) (dried) - 24.4 MPa
Flexural strength (ASTM C880) (wet) - 21.1 MPa
Density (ASTM C97-02) - 2802 kg/m3
Water absorption (ASTM 616) by volume (porosity) - 3.25%
Water absorption (ASTM 616) by weight - 1.16%
Resistance to salt attack weight loss (AS/NZS 4456.10) - 0.18%
Resistance to salt attack classification (AS/NZS 4456.10) - A (suitable for wet, dry & salt attack cycles)
Resistance to salt attack (AS/NZS 4456.10) mode of decay - very slight pitting
NB The benchmarks for use of stone around salt water pools is 0.1% weight loss or less with a minimum slip resistance classification of W.
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