STRUCTURAL BUILDING PRODUCTS. The authentic, sustainable and economical alternative to natural stone.

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1 STRUCTURAL BUILDING PRODUCTS The authentic, sustainable and economical alternative to natural stone.

2 WELCOME Bekstone is a leading Independent manufacturer of reconstituted walling stone, architectural cast stone masonry and concrete blocks. Based in the heart of the Cotswolds, our site has been successfully manufacturing products for over 42 years, with current ownership since Bekstone produces authentic stonework that can be incorporated in to both residential and commercial projects. Our defined colour ranges have been developed to match regional building stone variations and is widely accepted by planners and architects. Environment 4 Manufacturing 6 Reconstituted Structural Walling 8 Architectural Masonry (Cast Stone) 18 Concrete Blocks 20 Sustainability 22 With over 42 years experience in production, our products are made by skilled and experienced craftsmen, ensuring the highest quality at all times. 2 3

3 ENVIRONMENT We recognise our responsibility to minimise the impact caused by our operations and supply chain, on the climate and are committed to sustainable production methods. We are leading the field when it comes to environmentally sustainable products and are continually looking at ways to further reduce our emissions. Bekstone actively encourages the local community to be part of what we do, by communicating with our neighbours, we aim to establish a better understanding of their needs, to retain key relationships so that planning for the future of our countryside is achieved together. Bekstone is committed to responsible sourcing and carbon reduction. Since beginning our carbon reduction programme we have reduced our CO 2 emissions per tonne of production by over 40%. BREEAM addresses wide-ranging environmental and sustainability issues, enabling us to prove the environmential credentials of our building products. Bekstone s commitment to sustainability is reinforced by our ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Systems. Proud members of the Builders Merchants Federation. 4 5

4 MANUFACTURING As with all good manufacturing operations, Bekstone puts Health & Safety first amongst its priorities and through employee induction, mentoring and ongoing training, we firmly believe in continuously improving our year on year safety performance. Capital investment in new equipment is key to the future of Bekstone. By careful examination and thorough investigation all new purchases are aligned with industry best standards in terms of design, increased productivity, operator effectiveness and cost control. Factory efficiency is measured across all production lines throughout the day, with a mindset of continuous improvement to all areas of the workplace. We actively encourage team working to bring the very best results to our everyday operations. 6 7

5 RECONSTITUTED STRUCTURAL WALLING Our comprehensive range of colours, face finishes and sizes replicates most types and shades of natural stone and is readily accepted by local planning authorities throughout the United Kingdom. Bekstone walling has achieved a BREEAM A* certification. 8 9

6 PRODUCT RANGE Buff Black Grey Ironstone Buff Brown Sandown Green* Oolite Golden Buff Natural Light Weathered Yate Grey Face Finishes Size (mm) No. per pack m 2 per pack Units/m 2 Unit weight (kg s) 229 x 102 x x 102 x x 102 x 65* x 102 x x 102 x x 102 x x 102 x x 102 x x 102 x x 102 x Water Absorption: Thermal Conductivity: Exposed: Less than 10% absorption by weight a fter 24 hours Protected: 1.01 W/mK 1.11 W/mK Density: Mean Dry Density = 2050 kg/m 2 Compressive Strength: Average 20 N/mm 2 Water Absorption Capillary Coefficient: 4.0g/m 2.s Tumbled Tumbled has a rough irregular shape and finish that replicates old weathered stone. It is especially popular in rural areas. Split Split has a slightly uneven finish to its face which looks similar to rough hewn stone. It can be laid in either a coursed pattern or to create a more authentic appearance use two or more course height blocks. Pitched* Pitched is similar to naturally quarried and dressed stone. It has a rough raised profile that produces the subtle, authentic rugged appearance of traditional tooled stone found in many Limestone and Sandstone areas. All pack weights approximately 1300 kgs *Only available in split and pitched face. Please note. When purchasing sizes 380 or 229, we will supply in a ratio of two packs to one (2 x 380 packs to 1 x 229 pack). The strength of the mortar should always be weaker than that of the stonework. Your mortar supplier should be able to provide suitable advice. * Made to order Our reconstituted stone and concrete products contain natural aggregates and pigments that can vary slightly in colour from to time to time. We therefore cannot guarantee that manufactured products from different production batches will always have identical colouration. Therefore we advise that when using several packs of walling on a project, that the product is drawn randomly from all of the packs used to achieve an overall well blended appearance

7 RECONSTITUTED STRUCTURAL WALLING 12 13

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9 RECONSTITUTED STRUCTURAL WALLING Commercial Applications 16 17

10 ARCHITECTURAL MASONRY (CAST STONE) Bekstone specialise in manufacturing high quality and aesthetically pleasing reconstituted cast stone masonry that is virtually indistinguishable from quarried stone. Skilfully crafted in component forms to produce a superior range of products that are durable, through coloured and a cost-effective alternative to natural stone. They provide the essential detailing that enhances the appearance of brick, render and natural stone buildings. Bekstone offers a wide variety of architectural masonry dressings from standard lintels to highly detailed elements. A number of stock items are available in a Cotswold colour shade, and our highly skilled design and mould making team enables us to manufacture bespoke products to architects and designers own specifications. All Bekstone Cast Stone is available in five standard colours, Bathstone, Grey*, Cotswold, Red* and Portland which are all manufactured in a semi-dry process. Ashlar Blocks Corbels Quoins Name & Date Stones Gable Vents Window Surround Bullseye Surround * Made to order Heads & Cills Available in the following colours. Bathstone Grey* Cotswold Red* Portland 18 19

11 BEKBLOCK CONCRETE BLOCK RANGE Bekstone manufacture and supply a wide variety of concrete blocks for housing, commercial and industrial developments. The range includes Standard Dense, Medium Dense and Lightweight concrete blocks in solid and hollow format, with standard and close texture (paint grade) finishes. Our Blocks are produced to recognised tolerances and compressive strengths and in accordance with BS EN 771-3, utilising where possible locally sourced and recycled aggregates to minimise all environmental impacts whilst maintaining the highest product quality and service. Individual block pack integrity is maintained by interlocking and banding each layer, providing the best available safety during transit, storage and on site. Product Standard Paint Grade Medium Lightweight Hollow Course Adjusting Course Adjusting Dense Dense Standard Brick Dense Brick Dense Medium Dense Gross density Kg/m Compressive strength, Nmm/ & & & & Thermal conductivity W/mk Tolerance category D1 D1 D1 D1 D1 D1 D1 440 x 100 x x 100 x x 140 x x 140 x x 215 x 215 (hollow) x 100 x = not applicable Dense Concrete Block This high quality, robust and load bearing standard concrete block is used in majority of applications and is suitable for use above and below DPC level. Compressive Weight Blocks m 2 Sizes (mm) Strength (Kg) per pack per pack 440 x100 x N & 10.4N x140 x N & 10.4N Medium Dense Concrete Block Being midway between our Dense and Lightweight blocks, this Medium Dense block performs well for both strength and manual handling, offering a strong basis for rendering or plastering, it can also be used with dry line plasterboards. Compressive Weight Blocks m 2 Sizes (mm) Strength (Kg) per pack per pack 440 x 100 x N & 10.4N x 140 x N & 10.4N Lightweight Concrete Block Made using light weight aggregates, this block is a highly workable block with manual handling considerations. Compressive Weight Blocks m 2 Sizes (mm) Strength (Kg) per pack per pack 440 x 100 x N & 7.3N x 140 x N & 7.3N Paint Grade Concrete Block This block gives a close textured finish, perfect for painting where blocks are being used internally with exposed faces. Compressive Weight Blocks m 2 Sizes (mm) Strength (Kg) per pack per pack 440 x 100 x N & 10.4N x 140 x N & 10.4N Hollow Concrete Block This Hollow block is ideally suited for swift and cost effective building of walls. Cores able to be filled with reinforced bars and poured concrete. Compressive Weight Blocks m 2 Sizes (mm) Strength (Kg) per pack per pack 440 x 215 x N Dense & Lightweight Course Adjusting Bricks Ideal for infill and wall adjustments, saving time in cutting of full blocks. Compressive Weight Blocks m 2 Sizes (mm) Strength (Kg) per pack per pack 215 x 100 x 65 (Standard) 7.3N x 100 x 65 (Medium) 7.3N The secret behind every beautiful building

12 SUSTAINABILITY - THINKING ABOUT TOMORROW Being sustainable is at the heart of everything we do at Bekstone. We believe that sustainability is key and by managing our operations in a responsible and respectful way, we are continuously working towards a better future. We use recycled water in all our manufacturing projects and where possible use recycled aggregates, thus reducing the draw on our natural resources. Using only 100% green energy at our production plants, supplied from renewable resource, this is definitive proof of Bekstone s commitment to and achievement of carbon reduction. Helping build the first Eco-town in Oxfordshire Bekstone Structural building products have been used for many different eco-friendly developments and we are proud to supply walling to the first ever Eco-town in Oxfordshire

13 Bekstone Limited Burford Quarry, Burford Road, Brize Norton, Oxfordshire OX18 3WN. Tel Fax Bekstone is a trading division of Pavestone UK Limited. This publication, or any part thereof, may not be reproduced in any form without the written agreement of Bekstone. Copyright Pavestone UK Limited