Durability
When first quarried, Grinshill sandstones are easily worked. This is a major advantage for craftsmen and masons.
As natural waters in the stone dissipate through evaporation or capillary action the surface, they precipitate the siliceous content as a hard crystallised outer patina over a period of time and is considered 'seasoned' after several years. This sealing of the surface skin adds to the inherent durability of the stone.
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