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Cast stone is produced by one of three alkali-resistant extruded fibre
processes: firstly as a semi-dry process reinforcement that allows thin and
which gives components a slightly open lightweight sections to be produced. Many
textured face, similar to sawn quarried UKCSA members continue manufacturing
stone; secondly as a wet cast process traditions dating back to before the
which gives a much closer face texture turn of the century whilst incorporating
and allows large components and modern production techniques to both
those with complex reinforcement to be reduce costs and provide a superior
produced; and thirdly as fibre reinforced product. Many units are hand crafted
cast stone, a process incorporating to ensure a high quality finish.

Classification Applications

Architectural Stonework Balustrading, parapet screening, columns and pilasters, pavilions, door
surrounds, heads and cills, keystones, window surrounds, quoins, string
courses, plinths, plaques, brackets, corbels, steps, gate piers, balls etc.

Architectural Masonry Ashlar masonry.

Landscaping Ornaments Urns, vases, jardinieres, bowls, baskets, boxes, troughs, pedestals,
plinths, bird baths, sundials, statuary, finials, seats, tables, pool surrounds,
fountains, wall masks, obelisks, dovecote, bollard, edging, paving etc.

Interiors Table supports, table lamps, smoker stands, chimney pieces, door
surrounds, Staircases, balustrading etc.

Custom-Made Stonework Specially designed products especially ornate or highly detailed units for
refurbishment, large section and structural application.

About the United Kingdom Cast Stone Association
(UKCSA)

An independent trade association involved in producing the previous
formed in 1991, UKCSA acts to standard for cast stone and its update.
establish and maintain the highest
standards of product quality, usage and However, many cast stone manufacturers
social responsibility and represents operate without adequate quality
the manufacturers that lead the field in assurance or testing regimes and may not
their discipline. The Association also be operating to proper standards. These
promotes the merits of cast stone to issues prompted UKCSA to produce a new
the market. generic specification for the material, The
UKCSA Specification (see Appendix 3),
The Association defines strict levels which tackles the need for high product
of technical performance for material strength and high operating standards
produced by its members and many of including independently verified testing
these were incorporated into the current regimes and reporting. The UKCSA
British Standard BS 1217: 2008 and its Standard ensures that cast stone supplied
predecessor. The UKCSA was closely by UKCSA members will be of consistent