Fruitlands Schist Stone Quarry - specialising in Lightweight Veneer

With such strong demand for Central Otago Schist Stone and lead times being up to 6 - 10 months, this becomes a challenge for stonemason, builders, contractors and architects who have deadlines on finishing a project.

Our new Fruitlands Schist Stone Quarry will help take the pressure off supply to stonemasons who are currently experiencing several months delay.

Current lead time for our new Schist Stone is 2 -3 weeks from your order, but do get in contact and confirm your stone orders to avoid delays with your cladding projects.

We are also now specialising in Lightweight Veneer Schist Cladding 40mm - 100mm direct from our quarry.

Alexandra Stone Quarries is now specialising in Lightweight Veneer Schist Cladding…

…Direct from our Fruitlands Schist Stone Quarry in the heart of Central Otago.

Where restriction in weight and height prohibit the use of guillotine cut 180mm schist stone we can cut an individual stone to a lightweight 40mm schist veneer by using a diamond saw to cut the face of the stone.

We can cut “L” shaped corners and flats.

Our Lightweight Schist Veneer can be fitted to many substrates. It can be installed either very closely or spaced out and filled with mortar.

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Hard wearing bulk bags for Alexandra Schist Stone

Early 2000, Dave worked with a sale representative to develop a version of a bag that was similar to a fertiliser bag that would stand up to heavy loads of schist stone and lifting.

It took a fair amount of trial and error but we’ve developed a good solid bag that we reply on now.

The bags have been upgraded since the first version, specifically to handle the strength and UV protection, as they tend to sit outside in the blistering hot Central Otago sun during peak construction season.

So despite the hard wearing ‘forever’ nature of the product we’re mining, we know incremental improvements are still the way forward!