Fine grained creamy buff sandstone.
Extracted in the heart of Teesdale, Dunhouse Buff has proved popular for its blonde colouring, fine grain and consistency, making it ideal for carving and a good match for restoration and new build in city’s such as Edinburgh, Glasgow and Newcastle.
The quarry was opened up to build Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle (completed in 1892) and the quality of detail still evident today stands as testament to the durability of the stone.
We have had the pleasure in supplying Dunhouse stone for the restoration of Durham Cathedral, Edinburgh Castle, and Castle Howard among many other projects throughout Britain.
Applications
| Ashlar Walling | ✓ |
|---|---|
| Thin Cladding, Generix Lite System | |
| Dressed / Carved Stone | ✓ |
| Rock Faced Walling | ✓ |
| Rubble Walling | ✓ |
| Rockery Stone | ✓ |
| External Flooring / Paving | |
| External Steps / Platts | |
| Internal Flooring (requires sealant) | ✓ |
Declaration of Performance
To BS EN 771-6-2011 Natural Stone Masonry Units
| Resistance to Fire | Class A1 |
|---|---|
| Shear Bond Strength | Fixed Value |
| Apparent Density (Kg/m³) | 2160 |
| Open Porosity (%) | 17.7 |
| Water Absorpotion (g/m.sec²) | 35.06 |
| Compressive Strength (Mpa) | 36.66 |
| Flexural Strength (Mpa) | 4.6 |
| Frost Resistance (Cycles) | 140 |
| Thermal Conductivity | NPD |
Case Study
St. Dunstan's Court, London EC4
- Stone Used: Dunhouse Buff
- Size of Project: 1800m²
- Stone Supplied To: Techrete
- Year: 2013
Case Study
SoCo, Cowgate/South Bridge, Edinburgh
- Stone Used: Dunhouse Buff
- Stone Supplied To: Techrete
- Architect: ICA
- Year: 2012
Case Study
The Cube, Leith Street
- Stone Used: Dunhouse Buff
- Stone Supplied To: Stone Engineering
- Year: 2009
Case Study
Clydesdale Plaza, Edinburgh
- Stone Used: Dunhouse Buff
- Size of Project: 10,000m²
- Stone Supplied To: Techrete
- Year: 1997 - 1999
Case Study
Tempietto, Settrington Hall
- Stone Used: Dunhouse Buff
- Architect: Francis Johnson & Partners
