Stone Laboratory Testing

Building stone quarry

Building Stone

The Geology Department at Sandberg has extensive experience in the selection and evaluation of stone for use on building facades, linings, walling, flooring and paving.

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Building stone petrography testing - a thin slice of granite viewed under a microscope.

Building Stone Petrography

A petrographic examination is required for all building stone CE /UKCA marked products used in UK construction. Sandberg is UKAS accredited to carry out stone petrographic testing…

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CE and UKCA logos

CE/UKCA Marking Stone

Sandberg can offer comprehensive UKAS accredited testing programmes for CE/UKCA Marking stone to EN 1469, EN 771-6, EN 12058, EN 1341, EN 1342, EN 1343…

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Close-up photo of Polished Paver Value (PPV) slip resistance testing

Polished Paver Value (PPV)

Sandberg offers Polished Paver Value (PPV) testing to BS 7932:2003 for natural stone used in surfacing pedestrianized and/or trafficked areas.

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Using a dial gauge to test slate thickness

Slate Testing

Sandberg offers independent UKAS-accredited slate testing for evaluation of slate to BS EN 12326.

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A selection of stone specimens for stone testing

Stone Testing

Sandberg offers stone testing for a comprehensive range of British (BS EN) and American (ASTM) standards.

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Taber abrasion stone testing in the laboratory

Taber Abrasion

Sandberg offers Taber abrasion testing to ASTM C1353 [Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Dimension Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic Using a Rotary Platform Abraser].

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Stone specimen being tested to UKAS standards

UKAS Stone Testing

Sandberg offers UKAS accredited stone testing for a comprehensive range of British (BS EN), American (ASTM) and documented in-house stone testing methods.

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