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Orsa Sandstone
Orsa sandsten · Sandstone from Dalarna
In shortA Swedish sandstone from Dalarna, pale pink to reddish. Typical uses: facades, interior flooring, stair treads, window sills.
| Rock type | Sandstone |
|---|---|
| Origin | Mässbacken, Orsa, Dalarna, Dalarna |
| Colour | pale pink to reddish |
| Flexural strengthEN 12372 | 5.7 MPa |
| Compressive strengthEN 1926 | 115 MPa |
| Water absorptionEN 13755 | 4.5 % |
| Apparent densityEN 1936 | 2 250 kg/m³ |
Values from declarations of performance and test reports. LFV is the lower expected value under EN 1469 and EN 1341. We send the declaration of performance on request.
About the stone
Getting to know Orsa Sandstone
A fine-grained sandstone in pale pink to reddish tones from Mässbacken outside Orsa, worked since at least the 1500s. At 93 % quartz it is hard for a sandstone and is used both in new buildings and to repair historic facades.
Where to use it
Orsa Sandstone is used for facades, interior flooring, stair treads, window sills and interiors. For facades and restoration we match format, finish and colour to the existing stone.
Finishes
- honed: smooth and matt, shows the pattern, for interior floors
- sawn: dimensionally accurate and flat
Origin and geology
Dalarna in central Sweden is an old stone province, home to the quartzite of Älvdalen in the north and to sandstone quarried around Orsa since the sixteenth century.
Orsa sandstone is quartz-rich and hard for a sandstone, used for facades, portals and the repair of historic buildings.
Supply and documentation
Zurface supplies Orsa Sandstone as slabs, treads, setts, cladding and cut-to-size pieces, delivered to site. Every quote comes with the declaration of performance (DoP) and CE marking. See Specifying Swedish stone for standards and tender wording.
Finishes in pictures
Questions
What is Orsa Sandstone used for?
Mainly facades, interior flooring, stair treads. We advise on finish and thickness for each use.
Which finishes are available for Orsa Sandstone?
Available: honed, sawn. Other finishes on request.
Can I get a sample of Orsa Sandstone?
Yes. We send samples to architects, clients and contractors. Request samples.
Samples and quotes
See Orsa Sandstone for yourself
We send samples to architects, designers, clients and contractors and quote delivered to site anywhere in Europe.