Forest Pennant Products
The only reliable source of ROyal Forest Pennant Sandstone
Since the Victorian era Forest of Dean Stone Firms’ products have been used to construct and complement. Our sandstone is durable and hard-wearing, and can be crafted to suit domestic and commercial applications.
Building & Cladding
Forest of Dean Stone Firms’ building products have been used to construct homes, stately piles, bridges and public buildings. It is durable, hard-wearing and can be crafted to suit domestic and commercial applications. From high-quality pitched face building stone to smooth, elegant ashlar stone, we have the solution for you. We specialize in supplying natural stone cladding material for interior and exterior stone cladding.
Cladding
Cladding
Long revered as an architectural and hard landscaping material, Forest of Dean Pennant Sandstone also performs well vertically. Cladding solutions available are traditional hand-set, rainscreen and stone on precast.
To request samples or specify this product for your project: t: 01594 562304 e: info@fodstone.co.uk
Ashlar
Ashlar
Our modular product is sawn on all six faces creating a flat, uniform ashlar. It has been used to create sympathetic and cohesive structures in some of the UK’s most extraordinary settings including Cardiff Castle, the historic Monmouthshire town of Chepstow and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Malvern Hills.
Ashlar
| Forest of Dean Pennant Sandstone | |
|---|---|
| Course height | up to 450mm |
| Course width | Between 75 - 100mm |
| Suitability | Building envelope |
| Colour | Mixed colour |
| Finish | Rubbed |
| Installation & Care |
Laid in the traditional way with fine 6mm joints |
| Delivery | Product is made to order so please contact us for an estimated delivery schedule. |
To request samples or specify this product for your project: t: 01594 562304 e: info@fodstone.co.uk
Cropped Building Stone
Cropped Building Stone
Our Forest Pennant cropped building stone is split and cropped into random rectangular lengths with one natural face. This proven product is a popular choice with building contractors and is available in bulk bag with an estimated coverage of 4 – 4.5sqm.
Cropped Building Stone
| Forest of Dean Pennant Sandstone | |
|---|---|
| Course height | Variable. All sizes are suitable for manual handling. |
| Course width | Nominal 100mm |
| Module length | Variable. All sizes are suitable for manual handling. |
| Colour | Mixed colour |
| Finish | Cropped with at least one natural face. |
| Suitability | Building envelope. Often used for matching-in when building an extension. Suited to the local vernacular; cottages & farm building conversions |
| Installation & Care |
For best results we would advise that this product is laid by an experienced walling mason. This is a non-coursed product. |
| Delivery | Sold by the bag. Approx coverage 4-4.5sqm. |
Technical information available on request.
To request samples or specify this product for your project: t: 01594 562304 e: info@fodstone.co.uk
Sawn & Split Building Stone
Sawn & Split Building Stone
Forest Pennant sawn on four sides and with a split face and back, this building stone is easy to lay with regular joints widths. It is available in thicknesses to suit your requirements.
Sawn & Split Building Stone
| Forest of Dean Pennant Sandstone | |
|---|---|
| Course height | 65mm, 140mm and 215mm |
| Course width | Nominal 100mm |
| Module length | 225mm, 325mm and 425mm |
| Colour | Mixed colour |
| Finish | Sawn bed and perpendicular joints with split front and rear face. Face tolerance -/+ 15mm |
| Installation & Care |
While our building stone normally requires a backing block our Sawn & Split product can be built to suit a traditional cavity construction. Nominal 10mm joint widths are recommended. |
| Delivery | Product is made to order so please contact us for an estimated delivery schedule. |
Technical information available on request.
To request samples or specify this product for your project: t: 01594 562304 e: info@fodstone.co.uk
Sawn & Dressed Building Stone
Sawn & Dressed Building Stone
The face of our Forest Pennant stone is hand-dressed to provide the popular surface finish seen on many buildings across South Wales and the South West of England. Perfect for those wishing to create a traditional exterior. Ideal building stone for use in a conservation area.
Sawn & Dressed Building Stone
| Forest of Dean Pennant Sandstone | |
|---|---|
| Course height | 65mm, 140mm and 215mm |
| Course width | Nominal 100mm |
| Suitability | Building envelope particularly where a traditional look is desired/required |
| Colour | Mixed colour |
| Finish | Sawn stone is hand-dressed to produce a traditional surface finish. |
| Installation & Care |
Easy to lay with consistent joint widths; the module sizes are based on a 10mm joint width. While our building stone normally requires a backing block our sawn and dressed pitched face product can be built to suit a traditional cavity construction. |
| Delivery | Product is made to order so please contact us for an estimated delivery schedule. |
Technical information available on request.
To request samples or specify this product for your project: t: 01594 562304 e: info@fodstone.co.uk
We are part of the lovell stone group
Family Run
Since 2009
End-to-end Solutions
Specify, recommend, action
Expert Craftsmen
Quality Craftmanship
Expert Advice
Helping you specifyForest Pennant Products
Contact Us
Forest of Dean Stone Firms Ltd, Bixslade Stoneworks, Cannop Road, Parkend, Gloucestershire, GL15 4JS
Accreditations
© 2024 Forest of Dean Stone Firms Ltd trading as FOD Stone. All rights reserved.
Terms of Use
| Privacy Policy
Website development by Newicon in Bristol.