10 reasons why Gosford Quarries remain the leader in Australian sandstone supply

At Gosford Quarries, we have a very strong history supplying Australian sandstone to iconic building projects all over the country. We offer sandstone for a variety of purposes, from residential, commercial, civil and landscaping to high-profile heritage restorations. Here are 10 true blue reasons why we continue to lead sandstone supply in Australia:

#1. We have a lot of experience in the stonemasonry industry – 100 years’ worth, in fact. Actually, we have even more when you take into account our merger with the Sarkis Bros. Pty Ltd in May 2014! Not to mention the accumulation of technical know-how that occur when two industry powerhouses join together and pool their resources.

#2. We use cutting edge technology, not just keeping up with the latest machinery, but innovating so that our processing methods continue to improve, providing more product flexibility and design options.

#3. We are Australian owned and operated. As we source all our sandstone from the best Australian quarries, choosing not to import material or export labour, we support the Australian economy and provide job opportunities for fellow Aussies.

#4. We have high standards. At Gosford Quarries, we are committed to providing the best quality product possible. We are constantly testing our sandstone to determine the accuracy of our geotechnical results.

#5. We take pride in our craft and support the industry by employing Australian apprentice stonemasons from Miller TAFE, thereby ensuring the longevity of a specialised and traditional trade.

#6. We are efficient. Due to the fact that we are a local business, we have the advantage of greater efficiency in delivery times and clear communication without the potential complication of language barriers and time zones.

#7. We are environmentally friendly. Naturally occurring sandstone is actually a very eco-friendly building material, with a relatively low carbon footprint compared to man-made concrete or brick.

#8. We offer a superior range of colours and finishes to suit every kind of sandstone application, including paving, cladding, solid block walling, carving and profiling, as well as split and raw material.

#9. We offer unique building restoration abilities. Wondabyne Quarry is the oldest operating sandstone quarry in Australia, and produces the best match to Sydney Yellow block sandstone, perfect for restoration of Neo Classical and gothic Architecture. With the most sophisticated new profiling technologies there is nothing Gosford Quarries cannot restore or recreate.

#10. We supply sandstone internationally. While we have developed a reputation for excellence in Australia, we have also initiated exciting international projects, with our sandstone featured internationally in England, China, Japan and The Middle East. 

Why sandstone is actually the building material of the future

It may seem an odd proclamation for such an old and ‘traditional’ building resource, but here at Gosford Quarries we are reinventing sandstone. It is not only great for architectural restorations, but with so many design and finish options these days and its kindness to the planet, sandstone really is the avant-garde building material.

The eco-friendly choice

You may not realise it, but natural sandstone is actually a very eco-friendly building material. This is for several reasons:

·         It has a relatively low carbon footprint as it uses a very small percentage of the energy needed to create man made stone like concrete or brick.

·         No chemicals are used in the production or processing of sandstone, so it creates pretty much no chemical waste.

·         All water used in producing the stone can be recycled and reused.

·         Gosford Quarries are located so close to our main target market (Sydney CBD) that we don’t require excessively large amounts of fuel for transportation of our product.

·         Natural Stone is very easily recycled, with sandstone reclaimed from old building sites and quarries. Gosford Quarries’ use of powerful machinery and better extraction techniques aids the commercial sustainability of salvage-quarrying in Australia.

A designer’s best friend

With Gosford Quarries’ commitment to improvement and innovation in stonemasonry technology, sandstone is now capable of accommodating a wide range of intricate and detailed designs. Gosford quarries offers:

·         The largest variety of sandstone colours in Australia sourced from a combination of famous quarries in NSW and QLD. Colours include brown, pink, whites, creams and gold.

·         Finishes in a variety of textures and styles, such as bull-nosed, rock faced, diamond cut, hydra split,  sparrow pecked, gang sawn or boasted/chiselled.

·         Processing for a variety of different uses such as for paving, cladding, solid block walling, carving and profiling, and in split and raw material form.

·         Utilised for different purposes, including retaining walls, pools, garden edging, flooring, walling and facades.

·         The latest and most sophisticated processing machinery and technology in Australia.

From this brief exploration of new developments in sandstone design and preparation as well as the material’s innate environmentally friendly properties, it is clear that sandstone is fast emerging as the building material of the future. Add to these the timeless benefits of sandstone, including its durability, strength and slip resistance, as well as its continuing increase in value over time, sandstone proves itself as a versatile and useful stone.

To see our full range of sandstone options, drop into a Gosford Quarries showroom/sales yard near you!

Gosford Quarries sandstone now even easier to specify with BIM/REVIT Download!

Gosford Quarries is making it easier for Architects and Interior Designers to visualise and specify Gosford Quarries Sandstone products in their BIM/ Revit workflows by providing Revit Materials and a sample Revit Project.

You can also call or visit any of our showrooms to speak to a sandstone specialist or our in-house architect! 

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"Gosford Quarries’ sandstone ... seen as an emblem of Australia’s natural beauty and strength"

Gosford’s sandstone can be seen as an emblem of Australia’s natural beauty and strength, with its application seen on such prestigious buildings - Aleisha Parr  

A beautifully written article buy Aleisha Parr which covers the Gosford Quarries' rich  history as well as outlines the capabilities and expertise of the team at Gosford Quarries which makes us the leaders in the Sandstone industry! 

Patriarch Immortalised in Australian Bondi Sandstone

Gosford Quarries was honoured to present a life-like Sandstone Bust to the 77th Patriarch of Antioch and All the East Mar Bechara Boutros Cardinal Rai on Friday 7th November 2014. This was a gift from the Sarkis Family on Behalf of the Australian Maronite Bishop of Australia Antoine-Charbel Tarabay.

Charlie Sarkis (Gosford Quarries' National Sales Manager) had the great opportunity to take a digital scan of His Beatitude the Patriarch on Monday 3/11/14. With the help of Gosford Quarries' most sophisticated CNC Profiling machinery and the tireless efforts of amazing banker masons and specialised profiling team, this  detailed sandstone bust was produced in an incredible 3days!

It was ready for presentation to His Eminence on Friday 7/11/14 at the Inaugural AMPC's (Australian Maronite Professionals Council) private luncheon held at the beautiful Oatlands House. 

His Eminence Mar Bechara Boutros Cardinal Rai was delighted at the presentation and commended the workmanship, skill and efficiency of those involved.

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