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Choosing the right walling stone

Friday, 14 June 2019 13:50:28 Europe/London

The choice

Choice is good, we love choice. But sometimes when there is so much to choose from picking the right option can be daunting, especially when you may be relatively new to the field. Building a stone wall is no exception. With so many types of stone and so many grades of stone, finding the right stone can be a headache. This article is here to help by asking a few questions to ascertain what option is best for you.

Flint
 

Roman

Style

The first thing to consider is restrictions. Do you have a bed depth limit i.e. can you only allow your stone to go back into the wall 6” (150mm) for instance. Once you have decided what bed depth to go for its time to move on to preference. Are you after a random rubble appearance or something a little more coursed? See example on left.

Narrow it down

Once you have decided these factors its time to decide which stone to go for. Each stone has different colours and properties. At this point it may be worth looking at some of the types of stone available at Lantoom. We have slate, granite, limestone and sandstone walling options, we also have sample panels for those who would like to see the stone in person. Applying all these factors you should come to just 2 or 3 options and from there the choice is up to you. If you still are unsure give us a shout our staff are happy to help.

Hammered granite
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History of quarries in England

Thursday, 30 May 2019 10:40:04 Europe/London

Stone Age

With our reliance on render and brick for building structures, the use of stone and therefore quarries has decreased throughout the modern age, but this wasn’t always the case. If we were to journey back to 4000BC we would find a different story. No, we wouldn’t find Fred Flintstone sliding down a dinosaurs neck whilst screeching Yabadabadoo. Instead we would find the early hunter-gatherers. Stone, namely flint, that was quarried in “The stone age” and was mainly used for hunting and creating tools.

Flint
 

Roman

The Invaders

This trend followed us through 1600 years until we arrived at the bronze age (2400BC approx.) Tin and copper was now our preferred material for creating tools and weapons. Then came the Romans in around (40AD) they brought with them the knowledge of building houses with stone as well as long strait roads. The Romans left after about 400 years and unfortunately so to did a lot of there know-how and technology. Finally when the Normans invaded in (1066AD) they built castles, cathedrals and churches out of stone.

Modern day

This brings us through to the modern day. Stone was such and important part of our history and still plays a key part in creating lasting buildings to this day. It seems stone has lasted the test of time and still proves the best choice when it comes to building a better world.

Hammered granite
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The therapy of drystone walling

Friday, 16 November 2018 11:32:59 Europe/London

Relaxing

We all need a hobby, a way to unwind. Some find the simple task of doing a jigsaw puzzle relaxing, others sitting in front of a warm fireplace and reading a book and some people have been taking up dry stonewalling. But what is it about the art of creating or maintaining a wall using natural stone and earth that some find so relaxing?

Jigsaw
 

Drystone walling

Celebrity approved

If you have ever built a drystone wall I am sure you would have experienced that feeling of accomplishment; the moment when you step back and admire your work. Really, when you look at it, its not that far removed from the jigsaw puzzle I mentioned earlier. Each stone has a unique shape and somehow this all comes together to create a final picture. Even Pop Idol star Will Young has been using drystone walling as a therapy since suffering from anxiety and depression. I thought he was into Pop not Rock.

Just what the doctor ordered

However, all joking aside, it seems that more and more people are discovering the delights of drystone walling and its benefits to our mental well-being. Who knows, doctors may prescribe a healthy dose of walling in the future.

Doctors orders
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Performance for a rock

Wednesday, 26 July 2017 13:54:59 Europe/London

 

 

KARST

Caradon Stone has features in a exhibit at KARST in Plymouth. KARST is the largest independent contemporary art venue in Plymouth, comprising a free public gallery space and artists’ studios.

The rock
Performance for a rock

Interesting

The exhibit has come to and end. However you can find out more about the piece using this link:http://karst.org.uk/exhibitions?link=augmentedgeology

 

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Lantoom to the rescue

Thursday, 25 May 2017 12:01:13 Europe/London

 

Lantoom's new guest

Recently Lantoom had a new and unusual visitor to the quarry. However this visitor wasn't interested in stone, he in fact was a buzzard (which we later called Bernard). It appeared poor Bernard had some sort of injury which prevented him from flying very far.

Buzzard on pallet
Bernard the buzzard

Bernard the buzzard

Spotting the bird, we decided to call the RSPB. Bernard was collected later on in the day and is in good hands. The RSPB informed us that sometimes buzzards like Bernard can become fatigued due to lack of food, this is why he was unable to fly. We thought we would share with you some of the great shots we got of Bernard whilst we waited for him to be rescued. We wish Bernard a speedy recovery

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Made in Cornwall

Friday, 10 February 2017 10:56:57 Europe/London

Made In Cornwall

Lantoom and Caradon stone are now part of the made in Cornwall scheme.

 

 

Made in Cornwall

 

 

Look for the 'Made In Cornwall' badge at the top right of the product image to confrim its Cornish orgins. 

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Jamaica Inn granite farm shop now open

Tuesday, 13 September 2016 13:58:28 Europe/London

Jamaica Inn

 

After months of hard work, the farm shop at Jamaica Inn has been completed and is now open to the public. The beautiful extension has incorporated Lantoom Cornish granite to achieve an in-keeping section to this historic building. But it doesn't stop there.

 

Granite interior walling

 

Even the interior has made use of inspiring natural stone to really add character to the inside of the shop, this was achieved by using our Portuguese granite.

 

Granite facing stone

 

Jamaica Inn, situated in Bolventor, Cornwall was built in 1750 and made famous by a book of the same name written by Daphne du Maurier in 1936. We hope it will remain for at least another 266 years, continuing to inspire visitors and locals alike.

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Sandstone paving

Tuesday, 26 April 2016 15:53:41 Europe/London

Sandstone paving

We are now able to supply sandstone paving in various beautiful colours.

 

 

With a selection of buff, grey, red or brown our beautiful sandstone patio paving slabs are an extremely good choice for external paving projects. The Indian sandstone has been calibrated to a 20mm thick finish which is ideal for use on patios and garden pathways.

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Welcoming the lithofin family

Thursday, 7 April 2016 11:44:42 Europe/London

Lantoom now supply a variety of sealants and cleaners for your natrual stone.

Lithofin family

 

The lithofin family

We understand how important your paving is to you, this is why we now offer sealants and cleaners to aid in protecting your stone from accidental spills or organic weathering. We suggest using a cleaner and once dried, a sealant for protection. To see the full range of products select the lithofin picture. If you would like some more technical information on the lithofin please check out our helpful resources.

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Lantoom sponsor Team Great Britain in the 38th Mining Games

Monday, 29 February 2016 12:28:21 Europe/London

Lantoom are proud sponsors of the Cambourne School of Mines Mining Games Team.

 

Mining Games

 

What is the Mining Games?


The games are comprised of six events, each testing the skill of the modern young miner in the field of the old techniques. The games are an opportunity for mining students around the world to not only learn the old ways of mining, but to network with each other and meet people from all corners of the globe. Competition is fierce and the standard of the teams competing has only grown in the last decade. National pride is on the line for many during the games, so training for the competition often starts early. Cambourne School of Mines (CSM) is the the only team from the UK. 

 

History.


The competition started in 1978 as an act of commemoration to the 1972 Sunshine mine disaster that sadly claimed the lives of 91 workers. It was the worst hard rock mining disaster in the US since 1917. The competition was set up not only to remind us of those who fell at Sunshine but to all those who have lost there lives in mining.

 

Team Great Britain.


North America, Canada, India, Mexico and Australia have all been represented in the International Mining Games (IMG). Last years hosts were The Western Australia School of Mines (WASM) They are currently the Mens world champions. There are three divisions in the games: mens, womens and co-ed. CSM have yet to put forward an all-women's team, but the co-ed team can boast being the current world champions! The Men's teams have also grown in strength and although they didn't quite bring home a medal last year they have grown a reputation for being one of the stronger teams in the IMG. Each team comprises of 6 members, each event has a maximum of 5 members competing at one time, with the exception of surveying and Jack leg drilling, which can only have 2.

The 2016 IMG will be held in the spring at Butte, Montana, USA. The games are now in their 38th year and its expected to be another excellent show of skill.

 

Mining Games cart

 

Events.


Mucking: Fill a 2 tonne muck cart full of muck and run it down a 25 meter stretch of track as quickly as possible.

 

Handsteel:  A 7/8 inch diameter steel of varying lengths that is used to drill into a block of concrete, 10 minutes per team, 2 minutes per team member, deepest hole wins.

 

Survey: With a known starting point, report the coordinates of a finishing point using an old fashioned peice of surveying equipment.

 

Swede saw: Saw through 5 sections (as a team) of a 6x6 block of timber using a bow saw. Quickest time wins.

 

Trackstand: Construct and take down a five metre section of track, including sleepers, rail, and fishplates as quickly as possible, but be wary of penalties.

 

Jack leg: A Pneumatic Airleg drill used to drill into a concrete face, the aim is to drill as many straight holes in a set time and space.

 

Gold pan: The aim is to find five flattened lead or copper ball bearings in a pan full of muck.

 

Keep up to date and support Team Great Britain.


Follow the team's Facebook and Twitter page or check out there blog for updates!

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