Duna Olite Golden Sandstone Rubble Masonry - Natural Stone for Walls and Facades
Duna Olite Sandstone Rubble Masonry · Dorado: walls with the soul of ancient stone
Some walls are built, and some walls are inherited. Duna Olite sandstone rubble masonry belongs to the second kind: natural stone that the earth shaped over millions of years in the mountains of Burgos, sand turned to rock layer by layer, and today split into irregular rubble stones to build walls, clad façades or bring a stone house back to life.
Its golden tone, with a beige background, orange and brown veining and flecks of mica, is the color of Romanesque walls and churches in the afternoon sun. It is also the hardest variety in the Duna family (68 MPa compressive strength).
This is the technique used for centuries to build the houses, bordas and hermitages of our villages: stone upon stone, each one different, fitted together by hand. A rubble masonry wall never needs painting and never goes out of style; it simply gets better with the years.
✨ Why Duna rubble masonry is so loved
Authenticity: solid stone 10 to 22 cm thick, not thin veneers or imitations. The wall is real stone, inside and out.
Every wall is unique: unrepeatable shapes, sizes and veining, with the charm of traditional architecture.
Ages gracefully: over the years it gains patina, moss in the joints and character, with no paint or treatments.
Beautiful and tough: after 56 freeze-thaw cycles (UNE-EN 12371) it retains more than 90% of its strength, and it has been tested for thermal shock. Suitable for walls and façades in cold and mountain areas.
Truly natural: quarried Spanish stone with CE marking for construction materials.
📐 Two thicknesses, two uses
10-12 cm thickness (mixed rubble masonry): for cladding or facing existing walls and façades, plinths, fireplaces and barbecues. Approximate coverage of 4–5 m² per tonne; each pallet contains about 6 m² (1,300–1,400 kg).
18-22 cm thickness (split rubble masonry): for building single-leaf stone walls, garden walls, terraces and enclosures. Approximate coverage of 2–2.5 m² per tonne; each pallet contains about 4 m² (1,900–2,000 kg).
🏡 Where to use it
Boundary walls, terraces and garden walls.
Cladding for façades and plinths with a traditional stone look.
Renovation of rural houses, bordas, wine cellars and stone buildings.
Fireplaces, barbecues, ovens and decorative wall panels.
Stone planters and raised beds.
📋 Features
Material: natural quarried sandstone (arkose), from the Pinares region (Burgos).
Need ashlar, lintels, corner stones, wall copings, steps or kerbs? Duna sandstone is also made to measure and in bush-hammered, honed, pick-dressed, chiselled or brushed finishes. Write to us with the dimensions and quantity and we will prepare a no-obligation quote.
💡 Pro tip: calculate the m² of the wall and divide by the approximate m² of each pallet; add 10% for finishing pieces and waste. When building the wall, take stones from several pallets at the same time to spread out sizes and tones, and keep the largest, flattest pieces for the corners and the base.
🪨 Natural stone: since these are irregular split pieces, size, shape and tone vary from one piece to another and compared with the photos. The m² per pallet are approximate and depend on the bond and the joint. This is the hallmark of an authentic material, not a defect.
📦 Heavy material delivered on a pallet: read the delivery conditions before placing your order.
Frequently asked questions
What color and features does this rubble masonry have?
It has a golden tone, with a beige background, orange and brown veining and flecks of mica. It is natural quarried sandstone from the Pinares region (Burgos), in irregular split pieces, and the hardest variety in the Duna family.
What thicknesses are available and what is each one for?
The 10-12 cm thickness is for cladding or facing walls, façades, plinths, fireplaces and barbecues. The 18-22 cm thickness is for building single-leaf stone walls, garden walls, terraces and enclosures.
How many square meters does each pallet contain?
Approximately, the 10-12 cm pallet contains about 6 m² (1,300–1,400 kg) and the 18-22 cm pallet about 4 m² (1,900–2,000 kg). These figures depend on the bond and the joint.
Does it withstand ice and frost?
After 56 freeze-thaw cycles (UNE-EN 12371) it retains more than 90% of its strength and has been tested for thermal shock. It is listed as suitable for walls and façades in cold and mountain areas.
Will all the pieces be the same as in the photos?
No, since it is natural stone in irregular split pieces, size, shape and tone vary from one piece to another and compared with the photos. If you are unsure whether it is suitable for your project, write to us and we will help you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it withstand frost?
Yes. It is sandstone tested through 56 freeze-thaw cycles (UNE-EN 12371). It is suitable for walls and façades in cold and mountain areas.
Which thickness should I choose?
The 10-12 cm is for cladding or facing existing walls and façades. The 18-22 cm is for raising single-leaf stone walls, garden walls and terracing.
How many m² does a pallet cover?
Approximately 6 m² in the 10-12 cm thickness (coverage of 4-5 m² per tonne) and 4 m² in the 18-22 cm (2-2.5 m² per tonne). It depends on the bond and the joint width.
How much does a pallet weigh?
Between 1,300 and 1,400 kg for the 10-12 cm and between 1,900 and 2,000 kg for the 18-22 cm. Suitable unloading equipment is needed.
Is it sold by the m² or in small quantities?
It is supplied by full pallet. If you need a special quantity, write to us and we will look into it.
Is there a multi-tone version?
Yes, the Duna Tricolour Mix rubble masonry combines golden, pink and white pieces for a wall with richer colour.
How is it laid?
With lime mortar or bastard mortar, bedding each stone and filling the joints well. To face an existing wall, anchoring or tying the stone to the substrate is recommended. If you lack experience, entrust the work to a mason or stonemason.
Are there special pieces for corners and finishing?
Yes. We make corner stones, ashlar, lintels and copings to measure in the same stone. Write to us with dimensions and quantity and we will prepare a no-obligation quote.
Are all the stones the same?
No: they are irregular pieces of natural stone and each one has its own shape, size and veining. Mix stones from several pallets when building for an even result.
Does it need maintenance?
Practically none. If you wish, you can apply a breathable water repellent to make cleaning easier.
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