Jordans Basebed
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Above is the range panel located at our factory on Portland which shows the typical geological characteristics of Jordans Basebed
Shell Content
Contains small grey shell fragments. As we mine towards the Bowers site, we are starting to see more shells in the current mine production, but it remains the cleanest Portland Stone currently being produced.
Shell Distribution
The shell fragments are normally evenly distributed across the stone, but there are concentrations of shells in some stones that give a mottled appearance as it dries out following manufacture.
Texture
Very tight texture making it ideal for fine carvings & mouldings as well as detailed masonry & cladding
Colour
Typical Portland colour, creamy/white.
Other Available Beds of Portland Stone
| Ashlar cladding | Yes |
| Masonry inc. copings, lintels & cills | Yes |
| Load bearing Masonry inc. columns | Yes |
| Plinths | No 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 | No We are aware that Basebed has been used extensively in London for thresholds without any problems, but salt crystallisation could cause accelerated weathering in some situations. |
| 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
Jordans Basebed is the premium quality, fine grain Portland stone. Perfect for ashlar walls, flooring and intricate stonework, it was used on the award winning Ashmolean 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.
