Reconstituted Cotswold Stone Walling

Manufactured from limestone aggregates quarried from our site at Burford, Oxfordshire, Bekstone Reconstituted Stone Walling Blocks are designed to provide the look and feel of local natural stone walling blocks at an affordable price. The blocks are made by combining limestone aggregates with cement and pigments, which are then, fired, cured, split and tumbled to create the finished product.

Tumbled Stone

Tumbled stone has a rough, irregular shape and finish that replicates old weathered stone. It is especially popular in rural areas where vernacular building techniques use locally available stone. It is an authentic, cost-effective alternative to natural stone that is readily accepted and approved by local planning authorities and conservationists.

The tumbled finish of these blocks is added after curing and splitting. The tumbling takes off sharper edges, rounding them, and softens the face of the stone block, so it appears time-worn, rustic and more natural looking. The overall effect is a much more realistic and harmonious looking stone walling block that is appropriate for traditional, local construction methods.

Structural Walling

Bekstone Reconstituted Stone Blocks are structural walling, meaning they are suitable for house building and commercial construction projects. Bekstone blocks have the following performance characteristics:

• Water absorption: Less than 10% absorption by weight after 24 hours
• Thermal conductivity - Protected: 1.01 W/mK
• Thermal conductivity - Exposed: 1.11 W/mK
• Density: Mean Dry Density - 2050 kg/m²
• Compressive Strength: Average 20 N/mm²
• Water Absorption Capillary Coefficient: 4.0g/m²,s

Lower Project Costs

If you are looking for a lower cost alternative to natural stone that is easily accepted by local planning authorities and building control, then Bekstone Reconstituted Stone Blocks are just what you need. Because these blocks are manufactured from reconstituted stone, they are easier to consistently produce and process than natural quarried stone, making them more cost-effective. So you can get the look and feel of local natural stone, at a lower cost to your construction project.

Available Formats

All Bekstone blocks have a standard width of 102 mm, and they are available online in the following size formats, with pack weights under 1 tonne (1000 kg) to allow them to be distributed via haulage through national pallet networks:

• Single Size Pack 229 x 65 x 102 mm (5.49 m2)
• Single Size Pack 305 x 65 x 102 mm (5.39 m2)
• Single Size Pack 229 x 102 x 102 mm (5.46 m2)
• Single Size Pack 305 x 102 x 102 mm (5.40 m2)
• Single Size Pack 229 x 140 x 102 mm (5.99 m2)
• Single Size Pack 305 x 140 x 102 mm (5.10m2)
• Single Size Pack 380 x 140 x 102 mm (5.27 m2)

In addition to the sub-tonne pack formats above, we also can supply larger format packs that can be collected or distributed by local crane lorry delivery within 20 miles of Burford, Oxfordshire (either a half-load of 10 packs or full load of 20 packs) or nationally across the UK via flatbed lorry if you have a forklift to unload at the delivery location. Please call our sales team (01993 608 824) or email [email protected] for a quote.

• 1300 kg (collection / local crane delivery / flatbed lorry to site with forklift or telehandler) 229 x 65 x 102 mm (7.44m2)
• 1300 kg (collection / local crane delivery / flatbed lorry to site with forklift or telehandler) 305 x 65 x 102 mm (7.3m2)
• 1300 kg (collection / local crane delivery / flatbed lorry to site with forklift or telehandler) 229 x 102 x 102 mm (7.31m2)
• 1300 kg (collection / local crane delivery / flatbed lorry to site with forklift or telehandler) 305 x 102 x 102 mm (7.3m2)
• 1300 kg (collection / local crane delivery / flatbed lorry to site with forklift or telehandler) 380 x 102 x 102 mm (6.55m2)
• 1300 kg (collection / local crane delivery / flatbed lorry to site with forklift or telehandler) 229 x 140 x 102 mm (7.24m2)
• 1300 kg (collection / local crane delivery / flatbed lorry to site with forklift or telehandler) 305 x 140 x 102 mm (7.23m2)
• 1300 kg (collection / local crane delivery / flatbed lorry to site with forklift or telehandler) 380 x 140 x 102 mm (6.44m2)

Coursing Options

With the number of different size formats offered within the Bekstone Walling Block range, there are a number of different ways to lay the walling courses by combing the different sizes. Please see Bekstone's Coursing Options document for diagrams of some of those options.

Download Bekstone Walling Coursing Options Guide

House Building & Planning

Bekstone Reconstituted Stone Walling should allow you to meet the planning requirements/building control compliance from your local authority when used as a replacement for local stone. Please consult with your local authority prior to purchasing any walling when planning is required.

Architectural Masonry

In addition to Bekstone Reconstituted Stone Walling, we can also supply cast stone architectural masonry such as window cills and heads, door and window surrounds, quoins and ashlar blocks, corbels and gable vents, keystones, plinth and string courses. These are available in standard sizes and can also be custom-made to your required dimensions. Please see Bekstone's range of Cast Stone Architectural Masonry. For architectural masonry, please call Bekstone on 01993 842 391 or email [email protected] to enquire or request a quote.

Sustainability

Bekstone's production facility and manufacturing process in Burford has been rated with a BREEAM A* excellent rating. BREEAM is an assessment which uses scientifically based sustainability metrics and indices that cover a range of environmental issues. It categorises and evaluates energy and water use, health and well-being, pollution, transport, materials, waste, ecology and management processes. Buildings are rated and certified on a scale of 'Pass', 'Good', 'Very Good', 'Excellent' and 'Outstanding'. It is carried out by independent, licensed assessors.