Sandstone: A Timeless Building Material with a Bright Future
The Beauty and Versatility of Sandstone Sandstone has been a popular building material for centuries due to its natural beauty... view more
Knowledge Base
At Black Mountain Quarries we have put together some handy information on topics which we think relate to natural stone and are relevant to our company and products provided. Whether you are a novice or an experienced stone mason, there will be something for everyone.
Discover the Beauty of Natural UK Sandstone: Rich in History
History of Sandstone Sandstone is a naturally occurring sedimentary rock that is formed from sand-sized grains of minerals, rock fragments,... view more
Stone Cladding Slips Vs Stone Cladding Panels
Here we will look at how different the two styles actually are and how they affect each build. What is... view more
Q&A’s on Stone Cladding Slips
What are stone cladding slips? Our stone cladding slips are thin approx. 15-25mm in thickness, they are natural pieces of... view more
Multi Slate – Case Study
John came to our yard looking needing approx. 250m2 of cladding for three concrete retaining walls. He wanted something that... view more
Tybubach Quarry, Herefordshire
Here is where it all started for us, in Tybubach at the foot of the Black Mountains. This land is... view more
Llandraw Quarry, Herefordshire
The Llandraw Quarry produces a lovely thin-bed natural sandstone which is predominantly grey/green in colour with beautiful warm russet tones.... view more
Callow Quarry, Herefordshire
Callow Quarry is a specialist building stone quarry that lies close to the border between Herefordshire and Monmouthshire. It is... view more
Stone Cropping
For cropping or guillotining stone we use a hydraulically powered Steinex 120 tonne stone splitter with a 5 metre conveyor.... view more
How to Lay Flagstones
To get started an adequate sub-base is required. Joint Widths:A 12mm joint width is a fairly standard choice. Bedding: Mix:... view more