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Sandstone has been quarried and used as a natural building material for many centuries, favoured for it's outstanding durability, and attractive appearance. Throughout the ages, the use and flexibility of the product has proven itself time and time again as a natural and easily worked building material that can be found selectively worldwide and transported relatively easily. The marketability of sandstone as a modern building product however is determined by the unusual qualities displayed by each particular stone. Its uniqueness and its properties place it in a leadership position against its competitors and it's ability to compliment the many changes brought about by technology within the building industry.
The Helidon region in Queensland has proven conclusively to be a natural resource of some of the world's most superior quality sandstone. Having been formed over 200 million years ago as a 'quartz' sandstone laid on a continental shelf within a fresh water river system, this has provided the deposits of 'salt free' stone that have been quarried and sold from the region for in excess of 100 years. The very nature of the deposits is what provides its rich variety and unique colours and textures that are to this day, unmatched by any other natural or man made materials.
Helidon region sandstone, unlike 'salt water' deposits near to Sydney, is quartz based which provides it with exceptionally strong cementing properties and a less porous makeup. Owing to its natural hardness, strong flexural strength and virtually salt free makeup, Helidon sandstone can be exposed to the elements with minimal deterioration which lessens the need for continual restoration and maintenance that is required by most other sandstones products.
Helidon sandstone has consistently proven it's strong market acceptance and has been used in the construction of many large buildings, both old and new erected in Queensland. Preference has been given to Helidon stone by architects because of its variegated and banded appearance and for the other properties noted above. The continued existence of these structures in their predominantly natural form as opposed to other Australian and overseas buildings that show extensive deterioration, attests to the resurgence of Helidon's sandstone as a product which is sought after both in Australia and overseas.
We offer this Helidon sandstone to buyers around the world in large blocks for buyers' own cutting, or already cut into your specified shapes, sizes, preferred colours and patterns.
Your visits to inspect our Helidon sandstone deposits are most welcomed.
