Horsham Stone - 130 Million Years in the making

130 Million years in the making

About Us...Horsham Stone and Reclamation is situated on the outskirts of Horsham

in West Sussex and was founded just over 10 years ago.

Our unique product, Horsham Stone, is only available from our quarry,

which is the last of its kind in West Sussex. This strong and textured

stone is perfect for many projects and weathers into beautiful tonal

shades, with its rippled eff ect adding to its charm.

We are one of the leading suppliers of natural stone in the South East

and supply a wide range of products for the building and landscaping

trades as well as to property owners looking to improve their homes

and gardens.

We also import the increasingly popular colourful Indian Sandstone

and source reclaimed building materials including roofi ng tiles, bricks

and York Stone paving. Horsham Stone and Reclamation can also

supply aggregate materials, meeting our clients’ stone needs from

project inception through to completion.

Horsham Stone and Reclamation’s stone expert is Simon Stainer, who

is highly knowledgeable about both new and reclaimed stone. Simon

has over 30 years experience in the stone business and is delighted to

share his expertise on all aspects of stonework, working with building

and garden professionals as well as with individual clients.

Each customer has unique requirements, and at Horsham Stone and

Reclamation our staff provide professional yet friendly help to every

customer, whether they are a homeowner with a small garden query,

or a builder with a large-scale commercial project. Our experienced

stone masons can reproduce stone carvings or create mouldings to

individual designs, and our staff have a wealth of experience in tracking

down specifi c items to meet a customer request.

Come and talk to us – you’ll fi nd that we have the products, knowledge

and expertise to turn your home or garden dream into a reality.


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HORSHAM STONE130 million years in the making

History...Horsham Stone has a long and fascinating history, dating back over 130

million years.

Formed under the English Weald and unique to Horsham, the sandstone

is made up of minute grains of sand, which occur naturally in the

Wealden Clay. It also contains high proportions of mica, a shiny mineral

found in many diff erent types of rock, as well as quartz, which is an

abundant mineral in the Earth’s continental crust.

Together these components have formed the stone, which researchers

have discovered is over 130 million years old. Over time, layers of

sediment further buried the rock until millions of years later movements

of the tectonic plates covering the Earth exposed and then eroded

the stone.

Archaeologists have found evidence of Horsham Stone usage in the

Bronze Age, and the Romans used it extensively in the building of Stane

Street, the important 56-mile Roman road which linked London to

the Roman town of Noviomagus Reginorum, later renamed Chichester.

The Roman villas at Bignor and Fishbourne have fl ooring and roof

slates made from Horsham Stone.

Over the centuries Horsham Stone has been used throughout Sussex and

the surrounding counties in buildings, on roofs, to construct roads and

for interior use. Today it may be seen in modern buildings, conversions

and restorations as well as churches, palaces and new building projects,

where its style and unique properties make it a highly sought-after choice.

One thing is certain: Horsham Stone’s strength and durability are

without question!




Service...Horsham Stone and Reclamation provides unparalleled service to all

their customers irrespective of the size of their project.

We specialise in working with architects and conservationists to repair

and restore listed buildings. Horsham Stone in particular is ideally suited

to conservation projects, and many renovated properties are featured on

the English Heritage website.

We can provide advice on building and planning to ensure that

restorations and extensions are built with materials in-keeping with the

original features.

Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will off er advice and spend time

with you to assist you in all aspects of your project.

We have created a unique display area to demonstrate the diff erent types

of stone and its uses, and are happy for our customers to take samples

home to help in the decision making process.

Our large stock means that delivery is usually carried out immediately

and is free in the local area.




Walling...Horsham Stone is ideal for use in the construction of new homes,

extensions, conservation work and landscaping gardens.

The soft tones of Horsham Stone can blend eff ectively with existing

bricks and stone, and its hard wearing characteristics mean it is sought

after by both building and garden professionals. It is also suited for

individual customers seeking unique and stylish product for their home

or garden improvement.

We produce stone for the following types of walling:

Cropped Stone Walling: our standard cropped walling is guillotined to

100mm to 125mm depth on the bed, random lengths and random widths,

and is also buff and blue in colour. We off er a selection service whereby

individual heights and colours can be specifi ed at an additional cost.

Each bag contains approximately enough stone to produce 5 face square

metres of wall.

Natural Stone Walling: selected by hand to various thicknesses to have

a straight face. This is ideal for creating a random natural dry stone wall

appearance. Each bag contains approximately enough stone to produce

4 face square metres of wall.

Gabion Stone Walling: off cuts are placed in metal cages and used for

retaining walls and to stabilize banks from movement.




Paving & Roofi ng...Horsham Stone is in great demand for its ability to create a natural,

weathered surface, which gives an instant feel of tradition and antiquity.

The soft honey-coloured hue of the stone with its tonal variations makes

it an ideal choice to blend in perfectly with a wide range of bricks and

stone material. The stone is available either sawn, or hand-dressed with

fettled edges.

Crazy paving is one of our most popular requests and diff erent shaped

and sized fl agstones will create an individual look. The fl agstones can be

prepared in random lengths.

Horsham Stone paving is equally eff ective when used for interiors and is

ideal for kitchens and hallways. Our fl agstones can be specifi cally ordered

to have the famous ripple marked surface or, alternatively, a natural

fl agstone will consist of a mottled appearance.

Horsham roofi ng slates are the most famous product of Horsham

Stone. The stone has a unique ability to be split into thin roofi ng slates.

We produce the roofi ng slates in the traditional way, using the natural

cleavage in the rock to create thin slates of varying size and thickness.

Alternatively, we can also off er reclaimed Horsham Stone slates and

always have a good selection in stock.

We are able to match individual slates to blend in with existing roof

slates if required. These can be ordered to any size, as well as being

dressed and fi nished by hand.




Garden Features...The soft honey colours of Horsham Stone belie its strength and

durability, creating a stylish statement for any garden, whether it is

undergoing a mini makeover or a total transformation.

Horsham Stone is perfect for use in creating garden features such as

ponds or stone benches, but it is also highly suitable for paths, walling,

paving and rockeries. It is the stone of choice for professional gardeners

and designers as well as homeowners for projects of every size.

Horsham Stone can be used to make a grand statement in any garden

either by creating a water feature using our stone with its naturally

formed ripples, an individually designed rockery, or just a simple stone

feature such as a monolith or carving.

We have designed and built our own Horsham Stone garden to

demonstrate some of the endless possibilities of our stone in a natural

setting, and to help inspire you to create your own unique garden using

Horsham Stone.




INDIAN SANDSTONE Ethically Sourced Natural Stone...At Horsham Stone we understand that having a new terrace or patio

can transform your garden, and realise that using the correct stone is

paramount to getting the right look for you.

We import and distribute top quality natural sandstone direct from

India, sourcing stone only from suppliers who meet our stringent

ethical requirements.

Indian Sandstone paving slabs have a natural riven surface with hand-

cut edges and are ideal for use on patios, paths and driveways. They can

be laid both internally and externally creating a uniform transition

from home to garden. The stone can also be supplied tumbled which

gives an antiqued fi nish that is soft underfoot and ideal for laying

around swimming pools. Alternatively a smooth sawn fi nish gives a cool

and contemporary feel to a terrace and is perfect for kitchens or hallways.

The stone will weather over time to give a natural appearance and blend

into your garden or terrace. It is a hard wearing and durable stone and

frost-resistant.

We always keep an extensive range of colours and types in stock that

can be viewed on our patio display area. Free samples and our

expert advice make choosing the right stone for your project easy at

Horsham Stone.



RECLAMATION Reclaimed York Stone...We supply Grade A reclaimed York Stone, which is perfect for a

traditional appearance and is completely at home in period properties.

Used externally, reclaimed York Stone has gradually weathered over

the years to give a beautiful and natural fi nish.

York Stone is a variety of sandstone and can consist of quartz, mica,

feldspar, clay and iron oxides. We buy only the best quality uncontaminated

reclaimed York Stone and always have a large quantity of stock available.

We also supply newly quarried York Stone that can be used for paving

or copings.

Reclaimed Garden Antiques...Come and browse our selection of reclaimed garden antiques, especially

if you are looking for ideas and inspiration for your garden project.

Our collection is an absolute treasure trove and our past acquisitions

have included an archway from a castle and an unusual sundial.

These items can make fabulous garden features or accessories.

Other reclaimed garden antiques frequently in stock include stone

troughs, staddle stones and statues.

We are always interested in buying reclaimed material, including garden

antiques and will pay the best prices.

Please contact us if you have some suitable materials or garden antiques.

We would be delighted to visit you.



Reclaimed Building Materials...No matter how large or small your requirement, Horsham Stone and

Reclamation can match reclaimed materials for the restoration of

building projects and extensions so that new sections added to existing

buildings are in keeping with the original.

We always keep a large stock of reclaimed bricks, roofi ng tiles and

cobbles for immediate delivery. Large individual batches of bricks and

tiles are available and have been sourced from specifi c demolition projects.

Our brick matching service is very popular and all we ask is that you

bring us a brick so that we can search for a match in our extensive stock.

If we do not have a match, we endeavour to source supplies from one

of our many contacts in the industry.

We are always interested in buying reclaimed material, from a few bricks

or York fl agstones to undertaking large demolition projects. We will pay

the best prices for reclaimed material. Do contact us if you have some

materials which may be suitable for reclamation.

RECLAMATION



Horsham Stone & Reclamation Ltd, Lower Broadbridge Farm, Broadbridge Heath, West Sussex RH12 3LRTel: 01403 276550 • Fax: 01403 276555 • Email: [email protected]



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