Peak Moor Sandstone is a fine to medium-grained natural stone renowned for its rich variation in color, ranging from light brown to pink, buff, yellow, and faint pink hues. It is distinguished by its captivating mix of colors, often accentuated by subtle brown iron intrusions. This sandstone is classified as Carboniferous Millstone Grit, indicating its geological formation during the Carboniferous period and its association with the Millstone Grit geological group. Quarried in New Pilhough, Stanton in Peak, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, Peak Moor Sandstone is celebrated for its durability and versatility. It is commonly used in a variety of architectural and landscaping applications, including building facades, paving, wall cladding, and ornamental features. Its unique color palette and characteristic grain add texture and visual interest to any project, enhancing the natural beauty of outdoor and indoor spaces alike.

Finishes available:Sawn Cut, Sanded, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Bushhammered, Tumbled, Thermalled, Natural Cleft, Weathered

Peak Moor Sandstone can be commonly used; Exterior - Interior wall and floor applications, fountains, pool and wall capping, stairs, paving

Test Results of Peakmoor Sandstone -Safety in Use
Slip Resistance (Note 1) ...Not determinedValues ( > 40 are considered safe)
Abrasion Resistance (Note 1)...Not determined (Values <23.0 are considered suitable for use in heavily trafficked areas)
Strength under load
1) Compression(Note 2)..72.5 MPa
Loaded perpendicular to the bedding plane ambient humidity
2) Bending (Note 1)..7.5 MPa /Loaded perpendicular to the bedding plane ambient humidity
... 4.8 MPa/Loaded parallel to the bedding plane ambient humidity
Porosity and Water Absorption
1) Porosity (Note 3)...16.46%
2) Saturation Coefficient (Note 3)...0.68
3) Water Absorption...5.07 % (by wt)
4) Bulk specific gravity...2210kg/m3
Resistance to Frost
Freeze/Thaw Test (Note 1)...Not determined
Note: the stone Passed Test B using DIN 52 104
Resistance to Salt
Sodium Sulphate Crystallisation Test (Note 3)...1.07% Mean wt loss
Sodium Sulphate Crystallisation Test (Note 14) (saturated)...No results available
Resistance to Acidity
Acid Immersion Test(Note 4)...Pass
All samples passed the test with no splitting or delamination