Masonry stone
Why locally quarried limestone is ideal as masonry stone.
Lincolnshire limestone is a great choice for natural stone masonry. It brings warmth, beauty and intrigue to buildings. Formed in Jurassic times, it’s the result of calcium deposits in subterranean lakes infused with fossilized shells.
This natural availability makes it the oldest building material known to humans. It’s also one of the most sustainable. Build with stone, and you’ll have peace of mind that no harmful chemicals, toxins or pollutants are released from it.
The area where we live and work is part of the famous Lincolnshire oolitic belt. Consequently, we have access to the finest limestone for your masonry project.
What is stonemasonry and do I need it?
Natural Stone Masonry is highly skilled work which involves shaping rough pieces of natural rock or stone. This specialist craft is used to repair old stone buildings and monuments, carve statues, and create beautiful architectural features, such as archways, window frames, and patios.
At Stamford Stone we supply beautiful Lincolnshire limestone for commercial properties and gardens. Whether you want a beautiful natural stone feature to enhance your property, or you need a repair on your current masonry, our stonemasonry work is always completed to an exceptional standard.
Masonry stone as a flexible, durable building solution
Architects and designers value natural masonry stone for its colour, texture, and overall aesthetic appeal. It also offers high thermal capacitance and incredible durability. As a building material, it can control sound and insulate against fluctuating temperatures. Furthermore, it’s also very popular with environmentally conscious builders. This might be due to its local provenance. In addition, natural stone needs minimal maintenance and consumes little energy.
Masonry Stone Features
There are various functional and aesthetic ways masonry stone can transform your project. Here are some examples of potential features:
- Quoins – ‘corner’ in French, when the stone is used to strengthen the corner of a building.
- Plinth Course – lines the wall just about ground level to provide damp protection and a solid grounding.
- Stone Balustrade – ideal for balconies or stairs, a row of masonry stone columns topped with a rail.
- Stone Wall Capping – used to protect walls from weathering.
If you need more inspiration, feel free to request a sample or get in touch with our team.
Choose specialist suppliers of masonry stone
You’re in safe hands. We cut every item to order, giving you maximum versatility with sizing and moulding. Our master stonemasons are happy to work with architects’ drawings, your own specification or CAD briefs. Need help with technical drawings? Ask us about our full draughtsman service. This will help save time, installation costs, and you’ll avoid potential mistakes in measurements and materials. We also offer a fixing service if required. Take a look at our case studies to see how successfully our Natural Stone Masonry has been used across the UK.
We were very impressed with Stamford Stone. One thing we noted when visiting was the large amount of stock that they kept which meant there were no delays to starting the work as soon as we had planning permission approved. A big bonus for us.
We are delighted with our investment in natural stone and would wholeheartedly recommend it as a building material and Stamford Stone as a supplier.
David Lancaster
Whatever the nature or scope of your building project, we can certainly help.
You can get in touch with us or call us on 01780 740970.
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