Garden Terrace Blocks
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
PropertyValueTest
Ultimate CompressiveASTM
Strength4,000 MinimumC170
Absorption7.5% MaximumC97
Abrasion Resistance6 Minimum
17 Maximum
C241
Bulk Specific Gravity2.10 Minimum
2.75 Maximum

Tests performed on Elliott Stone Company Eureka Quarry Stone*
PropertyValueTest
Ultimate Compressive StrengthGrey 10,030
Buff 6,110
C170
AbsorptionGrey 1.83%
Buff 3.37%
C97
Abrasion ResistanceGrey 13.63
Buff 7.97
C241
Bulk Specific GravityGrey 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.

Weathered Edge StoneRockfaced Treads
Garden Terrace BlocksElliott Pattern Flagstone


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