Willow Sandstone Tiles, Outdoor Pavers & Wall Cladding Stone
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Willow Sandstone Tiles - Natural Split Surface
Willow Sandstone - No Stone More Natural 
A measure of the environmental credentials of a building product is the involvement by man and process up to the point where it is fixed to a building. On that basis this stone is a clear winner.
Unlike Australian sandstones it cleaves or splits quite naturally when hit with a chisel and doesn't need expensive machinery to saw or cut it.
That's why it is described as having a "natural split surface" - a quality very few sandstones possess.
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Sandstone Colours & Texture Enhanced with Natural Split Surface 
Stone that splits naturally along planes reveals pallets of vivid colour not seen in stone with processed surfaces. The topography of the surface is intricate and has character, depth and grain - as you will see in the images below. Stone flakes that are occasionally seen are the best indicators that the stone is high enough quality to split naturally - they are easily removed before fixing.
Himalayan Stone Tiles & Pavers
Himalayan stone is the name given to many types of sandstone that are quarried in India. Its a name that is misleading because no sandstone comes from the Himalayas. Willow sandstone tiles and pavers come from Rajahstan; they are all hand selected and colour sorted to meet our specifications.
Pavers & Tiles - Definition Confusion 
Most people associate pavers with outdoor use. Pavers are regarded as products to be used over soft bases (substrates) such as rammed earth or roadbase sprinkled with sand.
On these foundations the stone used needs to be strong to ensure against movement that might cause cracking. As a result, the thickness of the stone needs to be 30mm or more, depending on the traffic load.
These days, outside areas are often concreted providing an incredibly strong and very stable substrate. As a result, a much thinner "tile" of 10 - 15mm might be quite adequate (depending on the flexural strength of the stone and the traffic load expected).
Apart from the thickness of the stone and the cost (tiles are cheaper!) there is no difference between a tile and a paver!
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Cladding Stone Options - Simple is Best 
Cladding or facing as it is sometimes called, is a simple way of decorating walls. We have images of specialised cladding products at the Cladding section of the website.
These are the more decorative options which cost a little more because they are more difficult to make.
The simplest and cheapest form of cladding for walls are plain tiles 15mm in thickness, with no intricate borders or patterns. If this idea appeals to you, then check out any of our slate, sandstone, quartzite, limestone & bluestone tiles.
If we don't have a size that suits, we will order it in specially. Ring us if you would like to discuss your project - the options are limitless!
Willow Sandstone Tiles (15mm) - Natural Split Surface
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Willow Sandstone Tiles (15mm) - Natural Split Surface
Willow Sandstone Pavers (30mm) - Natural Split Surface
Willow Sandstone Bullnose Coping (30mm) - Natural Split Surface
Willow Bullnose Tread (30mm) - Natural Split Surface
Willow Ledge Tile (15/25mm) - Natural Split Surface
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Specifications
Tiles - 300x300, 400x400, 600x300x15mm & 600x400x15mm
Pavers - 400x400x30, 500x500x30 & 600x400x30mm
Bullnose coping - 300x300, 400x400x22mm & 400x400, 500x500x30mm
Bullnose Tread (with bullnose edge) - 1000x350x30mm & 1500x350x30mm
Ledge tile - 400x400x15mm with 25mm bullnose
Cladding - 500x250x18-30mm
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Stone Quality Rating - Willow Sandstone (natural split surface)
(5 stars = best quality)
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Indicative Test Results
Slip resistance (AS/NZS 4586-2004) - 65V (risk of slipping when wet = very low)
Flexural strength (ASTM C880) (dried) - 19.4 MPa
Flexural strength (ASTM C880) (wet) - 16.1 MPa
Density (ASTM C97-02) - 2421 kg/m3
Water absorption (ASTM C97-02) by volume (porosity) - 5.25%
Water absorption (ASTM C97-02) by weight - 2.17%
Resistance to salt attack weight loss (AS/NZS 4456.10) - 0.2%
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 - no decay visible
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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Contemplating Using Sandstone Around a Saltwater Pool? 
If the answer is yes, then you need to read "When Good Stone Turns Bad" because there are risks involved and this article will help you achieve a successful outcome.
Free Project Consultation
Visit our showroom - we have a technical support team who would be happy to take you through our product range and help with your project requirements. Please call us on 1800 663 235 to discuss your needs.