What Is Cast Stone: Product Description
Cast stone is a masonry product that can enhance the appearance of any building or structure. Stronger and more durable than natural cut building stone, cast stone is made from a mixture of fine and coarse crushed stone, cement, color pigments, chemical admixtures and water. The cast stone mixture can be customized to perfectly resemble a variety of natural stones, from limestone to granite or slate to marble. There is no need to paint or texture cast stone, as it can be customized to virtually any hue in the color spectrum and produced with any texture during the manufacturing process. Plus, because cast stone begins as a semi-liquid mixture, it can be reinforced with steel and molded to your exact design.
There’s no need to worry about cast stone’s usefulness, as it has been an essential building material for hundreds of years. In that time cast stone has been refined and updated to meet and exceed today’s building demands. Once a custom cast stone piece has been produced to an architect’s specifications it can be easily installed by most masons. Versatile and easy to work with, cast stone is the desired product for remodels and restorations because it can replicate deteriorating natural stone on existing structures. For architectural features such as trims, columns, ornaments, signs, or building facings, cast stone is the perfect choice for lasting splendor.
The quality of cast stone is set by standards of an oversight board called the Cast Stone Institute. Not all manufacturers qualify for membership in the Cast Stone Institute. Advanced Cast Stone is a member of the Institute and abides by its stringent standards.
Each manufacturer’s product has a unique look. Advanced Cast Stone uses a method of production that produces a fine surface that resembles Midwest limestone. The company has a color palate in natural colors that is available upon request.
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