A quarrier and supplier of natural Mount Gambier limestone that off ers high thermal and acoustic qualities at aff ordable prices.

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About BRUHN Limestone

• BRUHN Limestone quarries and supplies Plainface, Rockface and Bevel Edge blocks at various sizes. These blocks are complimented by a broad range of decorative mouldings and columns.

• BRUHN Limestone is the only second strata Limestone quarry in Mount Gambier, and off ers a unique blend of cream and sandstone colours. This variation in colour is derived by natural fault lines unique to the BRUHN Limestone quarry.

• BRUHN Limestone has high insulating and acoustic properties that ensure all projects are energy conscious and support government green star ratings.

• BRUHN Limestone is cut with small mobile cutting saws minimising carbon emissions and off ering low embodied energy ratings.

BRUHN Limestone is a family owned business that has quarried Mount Gambier Limestone for over 70 years spanning three generations.

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About Mount Gambier Limestone Contents

Products 3

National Stone Sizes 3

Product Range 4

Environmental Specifi cations 6

Product Information 8

Delivery and Service 8

Q & A on Limestone 9

Contact Information 9

Mount Gambier Limestone (fossiliferous limestone) is located and quarried from the Marte deposits, 10km west of Mount Gambier in the South-East of South Australia.

The stone originated from extensive colonies of bryozoa (or lace coral) that fl ourished on an open-marine shelf, formed over 30 million years ago.

Its composition consists of bryozoa, foraminifea and echinoid spines and plates.

Left: BRUHN Limestone used as a feature wall adds warmth and style to this contemporary home.Photo by Graham Sping.

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Create your dream home without compromise

BRUHN Limestone produce a quality range of refi ned building stone which allows you to have the fi nish you like for a price that is comparable to traditional building products.

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National Stone Sizes

Rockface

240 x 660 x 100mm = 080 pieces = 13.33m2/pallet

Plain Face

240 x 660 x 100mm = 100 pieces = 16.67m2/pallet

240 x 660 x 110mm = 080 pieces = 13.33m2/pallet

240 x 660 x 120mm = 080 pieces = 13.33m2/pallet

240 x 660 x 150mm = 060 pieces = 10.00m2/pallet

240 x 660 x 240mm = 040 pieces

290 x 660 x 100mm = 080 pieces = 16.00m2/pallet

290 x 660 x 110mm = 064 pieces = 12.80m2/pallet

290 x 660 x 120mm = 064 pieces = 12.80m2/pallet

290 x 660 x 150mm = 048 pieces = 9.60m2/pallet

290 x 660 x 240mm = 032 pieces

290 x 590 x 100 B/Edge = 080 Pieces = 14.55m2/pallet

240 x 1320 x 100 Sills = 033 Pieces

290 x 1320 x 100 Sills = 033 Pieces

NOTE:

290 Course Height = 5.0 Ashlars/m2 wall area including mortar

240 Course Height = 6.0 Ashlars/m2 wall area including mortar

290 B/Edge = 5.5 Ashlars/m2 wall area including mortar

• All square meterage referred to include 10mm Mortar Joints

• Corbelling Shapes sold per lineal metre on request

• Special Frogged Ashlars are available for 5mm mortar joint fi nish

Products

BRUHN Limestone produce a range of limestone products to suite a variety of building styles.

• Colour of stone varies in diff erent blends from light creams to rich sandstone colours.

• From the quarry ashlar blocks are cut at 660mm long and either 240mm or 290mm high.

• Width of blocks can vary from 100mm, 110mm, 120mm, 150mm or 240mm.

• Bevelled Corner stones at 240x580x120mm and sills at 240x1320x100mm are also available.

• These standard sized blocks are complimented with a host of moulds also produced by BRUHN Limestone.

• Variations to these sizes can be produced. For further information please consult your BRUHN Limestone representative.

Bevel EdgePlainface Rockface

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PlainfacePlainface limestone off ers a great solution for either a contemporary or classic fi nish.

RockfaceRockface fi nishes generally off er a traditional look but can also be used creatively in modern designs.

Bevel EdgeBevel Edge fi nishes enhances the stone beautifully with the bevel framing each individual piece.

Product Range All fi nishes can be supplied in either Cream or Sandstone colours.

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Limestone Feature WallsWhen used internally BRUHN Limestone off ers a beautiful natural ambience, whether in Plainface or Rockface.

Limestone ColumnsBRUHN Limestone columns and decorative moulds ensure architectural designs can be achieved.

Limestone MouldingsProfi les

Corbel Capping 120x660x240Pier Base Mould 290x660x240

Fluted Columns290x660x240

Internal Columns

Tapered Round Columns

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001 150x660x145

002 290 or 240x660x150

003 140x660x140

004 175x660x200

005 100x660x150

006 120x660x240

007 160x660x150

008 150x660x145

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Embodied Energy RatingFor BRUHN Limestone ‒ supplied by University of South Australia.

Embodied energy is the energy consumed by all of the processes associated with the production of a building, from the mining and processing of natural resources to manufacturing, transport and delivery of the product.

A comparison of the Embodied Energy of walling systems per square metre.

Thermal Conductivity RatingPrepared for BRUHN Limestone by Curtin University.

• Thermal Conductivity (k) = 0.49 +/- 0.04 Wm-1K-1• *Thermal Resistance R @ 100mm = 0.20 +/-0.03 m2KW-1• (“R value”) R @ 120mm = 0.25• R @ 140mm = 0.29

• BRUHN Limestone off ers three times the thermal qualities of brick

* As a comparison to other products as published by the Australian Institute90mm Brick 0.05 to 0.07

100mm Concrete Block 0.07300mm Mud Brick 0.27

• This report has been written and tests performed in accordance with AS/NZ 4859.1

• Measurement reference number 0091,0092,0093• Calibration Reference material NIST SRM 1453• Sample BRUHN Limestone, Second Strata• Metering Area (A) = 0.038 m2• Sample Thickness (t) = 49.3 +/-0.5mm• Sample Density = 2360 +/-50kg/m3• Temperature of cold plate (Tc) = 14.9 +/-0.1 deg• Temperature of hot plate (Th) = 32.6 +/-0.1 deg• Temperature diff erence (Delta T) = 17.8 +/-0.2 deg• Mean Temperature = 23.7 +/- 0.1 deg• Power to hot plate (VI) = (18.61)*(0.714) watts• Ambient Temperature = 21.0 deg• Ambient Humidity = 45.2 %

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Environmental Specifi cations – From the earth for the earth

BRUHN Limestone has HIA Green Smart accredited personnel.

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Solid Bluestone200mm thick 0.29 451.65 130.98

Solid Limestone100mm thick 0.64 216.00 138.24

Bluestone veneer200mm thick timber frame 0.29 (+22.16) 451.65 (+7.10) 291.51

Limestone veneer100mm thick timber frame 0.64 (+22.61) 216.00 (+7.10) 298.77

Bluestone veneer200mm thick steel frame 0.29 (+55.50) 451.65 (+8.20) 586.08

Limestone veneer100mm thick steel frame 0.64 (+55.50) 216.00 (+8.20) 593.34

Concrete AAC Blocks200mm thick 6.78 100.00 678.00

Brick veneerincluding timber frame 5.44 (+22.61) 176.00 (+7.10) 1117.97

Brick veneerincluding steel frame 5.44 (+55.50) 176.00 (+8.20) 1412.54

Double Brick 5.44 352.00 1914.88

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Airborne, Sound & Transmission LossTABLE 1

Specimen of a single-leaf wall built of BRUHN Limestone quarry second strata sawn limestone blocks of nominal dimensions, 660mm long x 290mm high x 120mm, laid with mortar mix consisting of sand, lime and cement in the ratio of 6:1:1 by volume.

The mass per unit area of the wall was determined as: 152 kg/m2

Nominal thickness of wall: 120mm

Fire Resistance Ratings Deemed to apply to certain structural members

One/Third-Octave Band Centre Frequency (Hz)

100 125 160

200 250 315

400 500 630

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Airborne Sound-Transmission Loss (dB)

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A Sound Transmission Class (STC) of 42 was derived for the specimen from the sound-transmission loss values above, in accordance with the procedure specifi ed is AS 1276 ‒ 1979.

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Structural Member Construction of MemberThickness of principal material (millimetres)

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Concrete

Un-reinforced 177 200

No lines, plastered 19mm tick on both sides - - 150 - 6

Reinforced Refer to sub-regulation (1) of regulation 20.10

Pre-stressed Refer to sub-regulation (2) of regulation 20.10

Non-load bearing walls whether internal or external (except Common & Party walls)

Hollow blocks of concrete with

Category A aggregate 60 83 96 119 142 7.8

Category B aggregate 71 93 102 134 157 7.8

Category C aggregate 82 101 121 149 172 7.8

Terracotta

Plastered 19mm thick 1 side 180 - - - - 6.9

Plastered 19mm thick on both sides 100 150 - - - 6.9

Solid Gypsum perlite or gipsum-vermienlite plaster on metal lath and channels 51 63 - - - 10

Mount Gambier Stone Masonry 50 100 110 135 150 -

Steel columns including fabricated columns

Columns incorporated in or in contact on one or more sides with solid masonry or concrete walls not less than 100mm thick, with fi re protection of Solid clay bricks with:

Column spaces fi lled 50 50 50 50 63 11.12

Column spaces not fi lled 50 50 50 - - 11.00

Gypsum blocks laid in gypsum sand mortar with - - 50 - - 9.11

Column spaces fi lled - - 50 63 88 11.12

Column spaces not fi lled - - 50 - - 11.00

Hollow terracotta blocks plastered with 13mm thick with

Column spaces fi lled - - 50 63 88 9.11

Column spaces not fi lled - - 50 - - 9.11

Structural concrete cast in-situ around mesh or binding and non-load-bearing 25 32 38 51 63 11.12

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Delivery and ServiceProduct Information

BRUHN Limestone has been quarrying stone for over 70 years, and has supplied building products to over 5,000 homes nationally. During this time we have continued to grow our range of products, to ensure the support of emerging architectural designs.

Our sizing and shapes of limestone blocks, decorative moulds and columns have evolved, so we can continue to build traditional homes, but also embrace contemporary residential and commercial architecture.

These changes have also developed in the way we care for our stone, as we now supply our own sealant, and off er advice about its application and management. This sealing process protects and hardens the stone ensuring your fi nished product looks its absolute best over time.

For advice on any special needs with your stone requirements, please contact your BRUHN Limestone representative.

• BRUHN Limestone is delivered on shrink wrapped strapped pallets directly to site.

• BRUHN Limestone ensures that all Occupational Health & Safety standards in regards to loading and delivery are accredited, and in accordance with government regulations.

• BRUHN Limestone is at the forefront of the industry when it comes to compliance with both the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the compliance & Enforcement Act.

• BRUHN Limestone has a licensed stone mason and builder on staff that can assist with all planning, technical and construction enquiries.

Left: photo by Graham Sping.

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Contact InformationQ & A on Limestone

BRUHN Limestone

Mail: PO Box 412Mount GambierSouth AustraliaAustralia 5290

Phone: (08) 8725 5333

Email: admin@bruhnlimestone.com.au

Website: www.bruhnlimestone.com.au

Disclaimer:Samples depicted in this brochure are for representational purposes. Colours will vary between this brochure and the fi nal product. Consultation with a BRUHN Limestone representative is recommended before placing an order.For full product disclosure Terms and Conditions please visit our website.

Q Do you use the same mortar mix as brickwork?

A We recommend a white brickie sand mixed at 6 parts sand, 1 part white cement and 1 part lime. We can also supply limestone dust that can be mixed with the mortar to blend the colour closer to that of the natural stone.

Q Do I need to allow for a diff erent type of foundation for limestone than brick?

A No, construction with BRUHN Limestone is the same as traditional brick.

Q Do I need to put in expansion joints with stone?

A The properties of Limestone has little expansion or contraction, however it is recommended that expansion joints be put in place.

Q Do I need a qualifi ed stonemason to lay the limestone?

A We recommend that you use qualifi ed tradesman only, and we can supply a list of stonemasons in your area. We also off er onsite training for a bricklayer who is laying limestone for the fi rst time.

Q Is limestone recommended below ground level?

A We recommend that you do the build up to damp course level out of brick or block. This may require one or two courses of brickwork to slab height and can be rendered to the stone colour.

Q What is the best way to attach carports or any other fi xtures to the limestone?

A Any fi xing into limestone needs to be a plug and screw method or chemical fi xings like Chemsets. Do not use Dyna Bolts as if over tightened they will work loose over time.

Q Does limestone need to be sealed?

A Yes, we recommend our limestone to be sealed, and recommend our own product BRUHN Rock Seal.

Q How is BRUHN Rock Seal applied and when does limestone need to be resealed?

A Sealant can be sprayed on using a painter’s airless spray gun applying two coats wet on wet, or alternatively one heavy fl ood coat. We recommend re-coating every 7‒10 years.

Q What is the composition of the BRUHN Rock Seal?

A BRUHN Rock Seal is a water based acrylic with a silicon additive. It is milky white liquid that has a mild odour and is easy to use.

Q Can I specifi cally design my own decorative moulds?

A BRUHN Limestone supply a large range of standard moulds utilising their own factory cutter heads. If a client wishes to use a certain design outside of this range, there maybe an additional cost to the client for the design and purchase of the steel cutter head.

Q How is the limestone delivered?

A Each pallet of stone is strapped and shrink wrapped for delivery direct to site by BRUHN Limestone trucks with all terrain forklift equipment. However this can vary depending on site access.

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