Fancy Beach Whitbed
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Above is the range panel located at our factory on Portland which shows the typical geological characteristics of Fancy Beach Whitbed
Shell Content
Fancy Beach has moderately high shell content.
Shell Distribution
Random placement of predominantly grey shell with small voids throughout the slab in conjunction with areas of random dense stone matrix.
Texture
Varied texture is evident across the slab. Tight, uniform areas are adjacent to areas of openness and concentrated inclusions. The stone should be considered lively.
Colour
Typical Portland colour - creamy/white mellowing to grey/white.
Note: Large areas of grey shell can slightly darken the overall appearance.
Other Available Beds of Portland Stone
| Ashlar cladding | Yes |
| Masonry inc. copings, lintels & cills | Yes |
| Load bearing Masonry inc. columns | Yes |
| Plinths | Yes All porous limestones will draw in moisture that could contain stains from surrounding media so it advisable to ensure that paving is laid to a fall away from the stones. |
| External paving inc. thresholds, swimming pool surrounds & steps | Yes All porous limestones will draw in moisture that could contain stains from surrounding media so it advisable to ensure that paving is laid to a fall away from the stones. |
| Swimming pool cladding at and below the waterline | No We would advise against the use of any limestone inside the actual pool. |
| Internal flooring and walls linings inc. stairs | Yes |
| Internal worktops, inc. vanity and kitchen | No There are products that can be used to protect the stone. |
| Wet room areas inc. shower trays and saunas | No In most circumstances, although there are sealers that can protect the stone. |
| Fireplaces | Yes |
| Carving and sculpture | Yes Finer details might be lost in the shell structure. |
| Headstones | Yes |
Some Examples
Fancy Beach is a lively bed of Portland Stone with a mixture of shell, openness, inclusions and small fossils. Perfect for cladding, ashlar walls and flooring, Fancy Beach has been used on the National Maritime Museum.
Get a sample
Samples sent in the post are indicative of the typical colour and surface texture of the stone. They are unable to show all the natural variations in visual appearance, colour, texture and geological features that are present in all natural stones. To fully understand the geology of our Portland Stone, we would recommend a visit to view the large range panels approximately 3m x 2m at our factory site on Portland. Once your selection is made we will be delighted to send you a sample of your desired stone.
Standard Portland stone samples are 150mm x 150mm at 20mm thick
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Albion Stone, a fourth generation family business pride ourselves on having a helpful and skilled workforce as well as modern and traditional manufacturing process to enable us to produce the highest quality Portland Stone with minimal environmental impact.
