Natural Tamala Limestone | Residential Tamala
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. |