Stone Masonry

Sawn Natural Fine Caen Limestone (CAEN)

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This fine limestone was introduced to England by the Normans in 1068. Over the centuries the material has been used to build many notable manor houses and cathedrals. Caen displays a subtle colour range and fine texture and is one of the most beautiful limestones available, this material can be carved with incredibly sharp edges and formed into fine masonry.

Availability

As sawn two sides, sawn six sides or as finished masonry.

Maximum Sizes (metres)

	Height on bed	Length	Width
Quarried	0.6-0.9	2.5	1.5
Sawn Six Sides	0.6-0.9	1.0	0.5
Blocks	1.0	2.5	1.5

Specifications

Geology	Jurassic sedimentary Oolithic limestone (Bathonian Stage)
Colour	White/creamy limestone
Texture	Very fine unique stone that is easy to carve with distinctive fine features. Widely used for sculptures.
Crushing Strength	Air dried - 409kgf/cm²
Weight	Water saturated 2280kg/m³
Acid immersion test	passed
Porosity (%volume)	16.1%
Saturation coefficient	0.50

Recommended Uses

Civil engineering works (bridges, dams)

Landscaping

Retaining walls, batters

Load-bearing masonry

Drystone Walling

Arches

Columns with limited height

Piers with limited height

Lintels with limited length

Non load-bearing cladding and facings

Window surrounds

Plinths

Copings

Steps, stairs

Walling

Sills

Paving (Bottom Bed Grade)

Fireplaces

Boundary walls

Decorative work (carving, moulding)

Sculpture, bas-relief

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Samples are indicative of the texture and colour of our material.
No warranty is given or implied that goods will in all respects be equal to the sample.