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1.0 Introduction

Cast stone has been a familiar and
much-used alternative to quarried
natural stone since Georgian times.
It evokes a sense of timelessness
which fits in with any form of
massive construction.

Cast stone is comparable to quarried natural stone as a building material in
both appearance and performance, yet it is readily available and provides
a cost effective alternative on projects from simple domestic housing to
complicated schemes such as commercial buildings and cathedrals. It
can be formed to almost any shape and size the designer wishes and can
equal, or even surpass, the technical capabilities of quarried natural stone in
terms of strength, moisture penetration, colouring and textural consistency.
Stratification is never a problem and it is free from imperfections. Suitable
for period and contemporary styles, it is ideal for both new build and
refurbishment work particularly in areas of sensitive planning constraints or
where stone is a predominant building material.

Cast stone is a special form of simulated stone, defined by UKCSA as any
product manufactured with aggregate and cementitious binder intended to
resemble and be used in a similar way to natural stone. Cast stone is either
homogenous throughout or consists of a facing and backing mix.