This technical data sheet was compiled by the Building Research Establishment
(BRE) at the request of Albion Stone and is updated by Albion Stone to incorporate
current test results. The 1514 tests have been carried out from 2006 in accordance
with current European standards by the BRE on Albion Stone's behalf, or by other
accredited testing houses. The early test data that pre-dates the introduction of Euro
codes has been included providing the test methods were very similar. The work
carried out by the BRE on this technical data sheet has been undertaken as a paid
commission and does not represent an endorsement of the stone by the BRE.
This data includes the Lowest and Highest Expected Values (LEV & HEV) using the
statistical calculations from the Euro-codes. We are confident that these results give
a good indication of the stones value, but as it is a natural material we, like other
stone producers, are unable to guarantee individual results for specific stones.
Instead, we recommend that an appropriate factor of safety is used to ensure
satisfactory performance, the Technical Manual provides further information, but we
suggest that a suitably qualified stone consultant with geological and testing
experience is employed to provide further information.
