Cast Stone

Cast stone is typically more cost effective than natural stone, however this depends on the ordinance of the stone and the number of molds that are required. A new mold must be made each time a different shaped stone is cast, and each mold usually costs thousand dollars to create.

Cast Stone can be stronger than precast concrete, and is easily cast to produce identical pieces. It's also more weather resistant than natural stone, and can be cast in numerous colors.

Cast stone should be cleaned regularly to avoid dust and dirt build-up. You may clean the surface using warm water and a clean white towel. If the cast stone product surface has become soiled, you may use a solution of 1 part mild detergent, such as 409, with 3 parts warm water.

One advantage of cast stone over natural stone is its ability to contain reinforcement. This gives cast stone an advantage by combining the high compressive strength of the cast stone with the flexural strength of reinforcement to provide additional stability and crack control.

Yes. Since cast stone is made from concrete it should be sealed to preserve the appearance and prevent deterioration.

Manufactured or cultured stone is a cast replica of natural stone. Use a cold chisel to groove the stone before cutting. Most applications require no cuts, due to the wide variety of pieces that are available, including trim and edge pieces and corner blocks made to wrap around corners.

Typically cast stone is used as a sustainable alternative to quarried finishing and transportation – as well as brick, cement render and timber, all of which have large amounts of embodied carbon. Sustainability features strongly throughout the life cycle of a cast stone unit.