Dorset Flint & Stone Blocks Ltd

Dorset Flint & Stone Blocks Company Profile

Dorset Flint and Stone Blocks is a company specialising in the supply of Trad-Lite flint blocks, stone and aggregates to the construction industry. The company has many years of industry experience and is the UK's FIRST AND ONLY distributor of these patented lightweight load bearing blocks.

Flint laying is traditionally a time and labour intensive house building method. The results are undoubtedly stunning, but extremely slow. The Trad-Lite range of flint blocks has allowed this traditional method to be used widely within the construction of new-build properties, as well as those that have to fulfil an environmental obligation.

Trad-Lite Flint Blocks

Trad-Lite flint blocks are manufactured using a unique patented lightweight aggregate formula. The flint blocks are suitable for load bearing exterior walls, can be matched to blend and co-ordinate with specific landscapes, can be laid in adverse weather conditions and are faster, simpler and more cost effective to install than traditional methods.

The flint blocks are delivered by pallet, a full pallet equates to 8 square metres or 80 full sized blocks. Each block weighs around 17kg and is laid in the traditional form with a tight 5mm bed and perpendicular mortar joints. Once laid, the blocks can be pointed in the desired mix. The finished product is extremely impressive and authentic. Any natural stone can be incorporated into the blocks and Dorset Flint and Stone Blocks can manufacture Arches and angles for gable ends and our design registered reveal blocks for windows and returns.

Products

All Trad-Lite blocks are created using knapped and unknapped stone laid in a random fashion. The type of stone and pattern can be matched to exact customer specification. Only natural materials are used and all materials are carefully chosen to create the look of a traditional hand-laid finish. The Trad-Lite block cannot be mass produced as the finished face can only be hand laid. Angles, arches, reveals and other structures can be manufactured to client's specification.

The blocks come in the same standard sizes as follows:

• Full - 445mm long x 220mm high x 100mm deep
• Half - 220mm long x 220mm high x 100mm deep
• Three quarter - 330mm long x 220 high x 100mm deep
• Quarter - 105mm long x 220mm high x 100mm deep
• 6" coursing - 445mm long x 145mm high x 100mm deep
• 3" coursing - 445mm long x 70mm high x 100mm deep

Knapped Field Flint

Knapped field flint offers a brown and grey overall colour and works well with red brick buildings.

50/50 Mix

The 50/50 Mix of knapped and unknapped stone is generally made up of an equal amount of each flint, but can be adjusted as required.

Knapped Chalk

Knapped chalk offers a distinctive black and white coloured finish.

Cobble Stone

The cobble stone blocks feature a variety of colours, sizes and textures of pebbles. The natural beauty and elegance of cobble stone offers a truly stunning aesthetic appeal.

Murnhill

Murnhill blocks are a light buff coloured block offering a single colour with randomly sized stones.

Purbeck

Purbeck is a fairy smooth flint with a light golden and grey finish, which contrasts extremely well with modern brickwork.

Devon

Devon offers an assortment of rich warm colours for an authentic and traditional cottage feel.

York

York flint is a narrow, light coloured stone that is laid horizontally and closely together.

Cottage Mix

Cottage mix is a beautiful, traditional finish of unknapped and napped flint, laid in a completely random manner, giving an authentic cottage look.

Dorset Flint and Stone Block is committed to producing authentic flint blocks that are suitable for the majority of customer requirements. The customer service team is happy to discuss individual specifications and has extensive knowledge and understanding of flint block laying. The company also supplies a wide range of stone and aggregates.

For more detailed information please contact Dorset Flint and Stone Block using the buttons above or visit the company website.