ALBAMIEL Limestone ideal for exterior Extracted from our own quarry Technical description Calcarenite natural stone of cream color with some fossils, with a very uniform color and texture. Also available with a slightly veined effect when it is cut against the vein. Aesthetic qualities This natural stone stands out due its natural warm feeling. Its tone transmits the light and the warmth of the Mediterranean sun, with a texture, which inspires the calm and beauty of the beaches touched by the sea. It provides a high decorative potential thanks to the subtle veins, which are present naturally. Applications It can be used in all types of works and decorative elements. Intended for outdoor applications, it is mostly utilized in pavements and pool finishes, being of use also for facades, in which the aim is to pursue a great homogeneity and continuity. It requires a little maintenance and offers an ideal behavior outdoors: It is a very insulating stone, which does not provide a burn feeling when it is touch, and which also balance the level of adherence with a dry or wet floor. It does not produce puddles and easily evaporates the absorbed water due to its open porosity. Formats Standart: 60 x 40 cm Trend: 120 x 40 / 60 x 60 cm Large formats: 80 x 80 / 90 x 90 / 120 x 80 cm Thicknesses: Starting from 2 cm we can produce any thickness. Treatmens Water-repellent, oil-repellent and others. It is advisable to treat the natural stone once installed with special products that do not alter its appearance. Features and values Bulk density: 1.940 Kg/m3 Porosity: 28,2 % Water absorption: 14,53 % Resistance to freezing: 168 Cicles Slipping resistance: 94-86 Dry-damp Reaction to fire: A1 Class Bending strength: 4,0 MPa Compressive strength: N17 Abrasion resistance: 29 mm NATURAL WITHOUT VEINS Most appropiate uses: Traditional or ventilated facades. Most appropiate uses: Outdoors pavements, natural softness (it is softer when brushed) and non-slipping. Cladding of traditional or ventilated facades. All kinds of decorative elements such as balustrades, moldings, facilities, etc. Most appropiate uses: Cladding of traditional or ventilated facades. Mainly indoor pavements. Most appropiate uses: Soft and non-slipping exterior pavements. To simulate a slightly worn out appearance on facades due the passage of time, pavements and decorative elements. Information for professionals Our limestones and sandstones are also available in blocks, boards, strips or ashlars for their later elaboration by the corresponding workshops and other professionals devoted to work with stones, we extract them directly from our own quarries. The Albamiel’s blocks are completely regular in size, avoiding any waste and ensuring that way a 100% of usage regarding the cubic meters, which also optimizes the transportation. Each block has approximately 6 m3, which is an average measurement of 2.50 x 1.50 x 1.50 meters and 12 kg of weight, this also allows to load 2 blocks in a truck / container, thus taking advantage of the maximum weight. The Albamiel’s boards have an average measurement of 2.50 x 1.50 meters. Moreover, they available in 2, 3 cm or more, depending on the customer’s needs. The boards, strips and ashlars can be cut along or against the vein, obtaining that way, in the latter case, a very decorative veined effect. We have a special packaging for the adequate transportation, either nationally or internationally. Ask for our prices to professionals, without obligation, we will be happy to assist you. Carretera de Granada, km 73 30400 Caravaca de la Cruz, Murcia. Spain