Technical Specifications

Portuguese Natural Limestone

Material Overview

PropertyDetail
MaterialPortuguese natural limestone
OriginCentral Portugal
Primary Intended UseFacades and wall cladding
Surface CharacterNatural Split-Face or Hand-Chiseled surface
Available FormatsIrregular, Rectangular, Multiformat · Natural Split-Face and Hand-Chiseled surfaces
Colour VariationNatural tonal variation

Available Thicknesses

2–3 cm

Standard

Approx. 25 m²/pallet

4–6 cm

Standard

Approx. 20 m²/pallet

6–8 cm

Made to order

Approx. 15 m²/pallet

8–10 cm

Made to order

10+ cm

Made to order

Average pallet weight: between 1,300 kg and 2,500 kg, depending on the material, thickness and selected format.

Indicative Format Dimensions

Irregular
Individual pieces typically approximately 25–35 cm across; dimensions and shapes vary.
Rectangular
Heights of 10, 15 or 20 cm, lengths up to 60 cm; exact dimensions are agreed to suit the project.
Multiformat
Rectangular pieces combined with smaller complementary pieces; the exact mix varies.

Corner Elements

Limestone corner elements, stacked at the quarry and prepared for dispatch.
Limestone corner elements, stacked at the quarry and prepared for dispatch.
  • Pre-formed L-shaped corners.
  • The wrapped return conceals the cladding thickness, reading as solid stone masonry.
  • Available in all formats — irregular, rectangular, multiformat and hand-chiseled — and quoted per linear metre.

Important Notes

  • • Corner elements available in all stone formats
  • • Custom sizes, bespoke cutting, and project-specific stone formats available upon request
  • • As a natural material, limestone may present variations in colour, tone, texture, surface, shape and thickness
  • • Hand sorted, cut and prepared for professional facades and wall cladding use