Sydney Sandstone Supplies
 

Select Square Ballast Sandstone



Square Ballast Sandstoen Blocks Handyman Rock - Small sandstone blocks
A sandstone retaining wall being built Block Sandstone Retaining Walls in Thornleigh, Sydney Brush back the joints for a smooth finish.
A Sandstone Retaining Wall in Kellyville, Sydney A Sandstone Retaining Wall in Kellyville, Sydney

Large Sandstone Blocks: Select Square Ballast
Select square ballast are large blocks of split sandstone that are roughly square or rectangular in shape. It is commonly used for load bearing walls, high walls or when a decorative but solid element is needed such as post support or pier. The largest peices can be manovered by a single person, but are best handled by two people. For a photo see: Square Ballast Sandstone

Small Sandstone Blocks: Handyman Rock
We also produce 'Handyman Sandstone Blocks' it can be easily handled by one person and is more consistant in size, it comes approximately 4/5 sqm to the pallet, each block is approximately 350/400mm long, by 150mm thick, by 150mm wide. These blocks are so easy for a first-timer to lay. For a photo see: Handyman Rock


Construction Tip: each block can be 'squared-off' and/or 'rock-faced' with a hammer & bolster before being laid. This will give each stone and the entire wall greater definition and show off the grain to greater effect.

Sandstone Tip: By placing plastic behind a finished sandstone wall and ag pipe rather than weep holes it will help to keep the sandstone dry, therefore slowing the aging process and keeping the sandstones natural colours on show for longer.

Finish the top of a sandstone wall with sandstone capping.

 
       

Brian Martin Landscape Supplies Pty Ltd
 Ph:02 9872 4118
Ph:02 9872 4117
Fx:02 9872 6905

6:30am to 4pm Monday to Friday - 6:30am to 2:30pm Saturday
626 Pennant Hills Rd,
West Pennant Hills NSW 2125