
Specifications:
- Nominal stone widths from 12" to 18" are standard. Other sizes can be quoted on request. When used as
solid step treads, not less than 14" is recommended.
- Lengths of 3', 4', and 5' are standard.
- Full range of color includes light to dark ranges of buff or grey and mixture of both colors in one piece.
No color selection possible.
- Finish-top, bottom, and two ends are sawed. Face edge is always "snapped" and the back edge may be sawed or snapped.
- Weight is 82 pounds per square foot.
Special Note: Garden Terrace Blocks are a byproduct and normally can be used without further dressing.
However, in some cases some "straightening" may be necessary if a more finished appearance is desired. All grades of stone are used for Garden Terrace Blocks.
Industry Specifications
| Property | Value | Test |
| Ultimate Compressive | | ASTM |
| Strength | 4,000 Minimum | C170 |
| Absorption | 7.5% Maximum | C97 |
| Abrasion Resistance | 6 Minimum 17 Maximum | C241 |
| Bulk Specific Gravity | 2.10 Minimum 2.75 Maximum | |
Tests performed on Elliott Stone Company Eureka Quarry Stone*
| Property | Value | Test |
| Ultimate Compressive Strength | Grey 10,030 Buff 6,110 | C170 |
| Absorption | Grey 1.83% Buff 3.37% | C97 |
| Abrasion Resistance | Grey 13.63 Buff 7.97 | C241 |
| Bulk Specific Gravity | Grey 2.53 Buff 2.40 | |
| * These tests were taken from random samples from the Eureka Grey
and Buff Quarries of Elliott Stone Company, Inc. Tests done on other
samples from the same quarry may produce different results. These
test results should only be used as a reference. |
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