Natural Tamala Limestone | Residential Tamala

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Diamond Cut Random

Natural Tamala Limestone housing bricks are available in three sizes: 2, 3 and 4 times the heigh of a standard brick course simplifying design and construction.

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Two Storey Random

Natural Tamala Limestone has great thermal and acoustic attributes that will assist in the heating and cooling of your home. Utilising Meteor Stones random pattern combined with bullnose window surrounds and linear corbelling you will surely enhance the elevations of your home.

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Single Storey Random

With the combination of our 2 course and 4 course housing bricks, building your dream home is not only aesthetically pleasing but also very affordable.

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Stretcher Bond

Building with either the 3 or 4 brick course Natural Tamala Limestone housing bricks, a simple stretcher bond pattern can give your next project, whether it be your entire home, front facade or just a portico, an elegant and inspiring look.

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Majestic homes are constructed with asthetic appeal by using Natural Tamala Limestone.

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Random Bond Natural Tamala Limestone has created this elegant home.

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Architectural designs are easily achieved by utilising Natural Tamala Limestone

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Incorporating Corbels, Window Sills and Bullnose Accessories Natural Tamala Limestone is the perfect choice for your next project.

 

Residential Tamala - Natural Tamala Limestone

Housing Bricks

Finish: Diamond Cut Faces / Quarry Cut Ends

Code Size (mm) No. Per Pallet Kg Per Unit
MS202 500 x 159 x 100
(2 brick course)
108 13
MS203 500 x 245 x 100
(3 brick course)
72 19
MS204 500 x 330 x 100
(4 brick course)
54 25
MS205 4 & 2 brick course x 100
(random bond)
Suggested Ratio
60% 40%
MS215 500 x 245 x 150 48 28
MS216 500 x 330 x 150 36 38

 

 

Technical Specifications

Geological Name: Tamala Eolianite
Stone Type: Coastal Limestone
Colour: Cream
Texture: Fine to medium grained
Geological Age: Pleistocene Age
Bulk Density: 1.5t/m³
Compressive Strength: 3.5 Mpa Avg
Calcium Carbonate Content: 70%-95%
Flexural Strength: 2.5MPa dry 2.2MPa wet

As with all natural materials variability in colour, texture and composition can be expected. Repeat testing is recommended to confirm suitability of technical specifications.

 

 

How to Specify

 

General: Limestone shall be Natural Tamala Limestone by Meteor Stone, delivered to site stacked neatly on pallets and strapped.
Limestone to be free of foreign matter, pockets, veins or other defects
Laying Patterns: a) Stretcher Bond 500 x 245 x 100mm or 500 x 330 x 100mm, Or
b) Random Bond 500 x 330 x 100mm and 500 x 159 x 100mm
Finishes: a) Diamond cut faces and edges, tungsten cut perps, Or
Tungsten cut face and perps, diamond cut edges.
Joints: Lay limestone on a full bed of mortar and fill perp ends solidly.
Housing bricks are cut to allow 10mm joints. Quarry blocks are cut to allow 20mm joints

a) Rolled to a depth of half the width, Or
b) Raked to a depth of half the width, Or
c) Flush and sponge finish, Or
d) Flush, trowel cut and sponge finish
Generally: i) Set out stonework, plumb, level and properly bonded. (See specified laying pattern).
ii) Ensure face selection of each stone.
iii) Mortar to comply with Australian standards.
iv) Water to be scheme water.