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Cast stone is a cost-effective way to add eye-catching architectural features, enhancing both the perceived and actual value of properties. However, poor installation by general builders who do not appreciate the level of care needed can easily spoil the appearance. If rectification work is necessary, this is costly and time-consuming.

Procter Cast Stone have recently started to work with a 5-Axis CNC Machine. This cutting edge technology enables us to use our design expertise to develop an unparalleled range of complex shapes and design details, to make virtually any architectural stone profile.

Procter Cast Stone are happy to announce the redesign of our Technical Drawing Pack which we hope will provide you with the information you needed to assist you with your own projects.

The 100-acre new build village scheme featuring a selection of cast stone products has been Highly Commended in the ‘Best use of Cast Stone to a Housing Development Project’ category at the Excellence in the Use of Cast Stone Awards.

Procter Cast Stone is now holding stocks of selected standard items in Garforth for customers who need quick access to high- quality products. Other standard cast stone products can be delivered within a week from extensive stocks held at the company’s production facility in Garforth, West Yorkshire.

Gary Horsfall, Director of Procter Cast Stone, explains the benefits of using high-quality standard and bespoke cast stone for landscaping projects.

Procter Cast Stone has appointed James McVicar as its new Sales Manager and is taking this opportunity to build on the firm’s existing reputation for outstanding customer service.

Procter Cast Stone has published a third edition of Understanding Cast Stone, a Guide to Cast Stone Products for Architects and Specifiers. This updated version includes new information relating to installation and CE marking. In addition, the extensive table of British standards and Eurocodes has been brought fully up to date, and there is a new section for Useful Resources.

Procter Cast Stone were awarded Highly Commended in the Best Use of Cast Stone, Commercial Projects category at the recent prestigious UK Cast Stone Association national awards presentation.

With this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show now at an end and as each of the show gardens sadly gets dismantled, it’s worth recognising the less-publicised skill which went into creating some of the stunning gardens.

Procter Cast Stone has redesigned its website to improve the user experience. Visitors browsing with desktop computers, laptops, tablets and mobile phones will all appreciate the better graphics, while the main menus have remained unchanged so visitors who are familiar with the site can find the information they want as quickly and easily as possible. In addition, the responsive architecture has been retained following more than a year of positive feedback from customers.

​It is essential that flood defences provide the required protection, yet these functional structures need not have a utilitarian appearance. One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to improve the aesthetics of a flood-prevention wall is to install cast stone copings. Many standard designs are available or bespoke copings can be manufactured very economically.

Procter Cast Stone is investing £715,000 at its factory in Garforth, West Yorkshire, which will benefit customers directly by reducing lead time for bespoke cast stone products, raising customer service and quality standards, and increasing stocks of standard cast stone products. In addition, the company has produced a video to showcase the improved facilities.

Cast stone offers an extremely cost-effective yet visually near-indistinguishable alternative to quarried stone for new projects as well as refurbishments, conversions and extensions to period properties, whether the requirement is for one-offs or large quantities. However, the price of cast stone can vary significantly from one supplier to another, largely due to the quality. Full Members of the UKCSA (UK Cast Stone Association) manufacture units in compliance with the requirements of BS 1217 and the more rigorous UKCSA Specification for Cast Stone. In addition, standard sized ashlar blocks need to comply with BS EN 771-5 and be CE marked to the Construction Products Regulation (CPR). Architects, specifiers and quantity surveyors are under pressure to reduce cost, so this present ’10 tips’ article suggests ways in which costs can be saved without compromising quality and resorting to low-cost manufacturers that might deliver non-standards-compliant products.

​Gary Horsfall, Director of Procter Cast Stone, explains under what circumstances CE Marking cast stone products to the EU Construction Products Regulation is mandatory, and when it would not be legal to do so. This technical article also discusses the related matter of the different standards that should be applied when manufacturing cast stone.

Procter Cast Stone has one of the UK's widest ranges of products for standard cast stone entrance features and can also adapt its standard designs and manufacture totally bespoke cast stone features to architects' designs. For more complex entrance features such as porticos, Procter also provides an installation service, so the company has complete control over the manufacture, transport and installation. Cast stone entrance features that Procter supplies are porticos, canopies, arches, steps, columns, pillars, pilasters, pedestals and gate piers. If required, Procter Cast Stone can work with its sister division, namely Procter Fencing Systems, which spcialises in standard and bespoke fencing, railings and gates and Procter Automatic Gates, which designs and manufactures standard and bespoke automatic gates.

Procter Cast Stone can now supply cast stone copings and steel railings, so clients only have to deal with one supplier and they can be sure that the copings and railings will fit together exactly as they should. 

Stone has traditionally been used to add character and style to prestigious properties, but today architects are using cast stone instead, achieving the same or better visual impact and with the added benefits of lower cost and reduced project risk.

We love a challenge here at Procter Cast Stone, so when a customer asked us to provide and install a huge amount of Cast Stone to this newly purpose built residential care home, we were delighted to oblige.

A bespoke portico has been supplied by Procter Cast stone & Concrete Products for an architect-designed private house in Badsworth, near Pontefract. The impressive entrance portico, constructed from cast stone, cost considerably less than the equivalent in natural stone.

Cast stone is increasingly being used for commercial buildings such as shops, banks, supermarkets, offices and even warehouses. These commercial projects are a far cry from the residential applications more usually associated with cast stone, but architects appreciate the material's versatility and the way it can add maximum impact for minimal cost and risk.

Listed buildings that are being repaired, restored, altered, extended or converted can all benefit from cast stone.  In some cases it is appropriate to replace quarried stone that has been damaged or lost, while elsewhere cast stone can be used to mimic quarried stone features so that extensions or alterations blend in with or complement the existing building.  Procter Cast Stone's experienced staff can undertake a site survey to ensure as close a match as possible, including colours and surface textures.  Because cast stone weathers in the same way as quarried stone, the new units soon develop a comparable finish. 

City & Country Group has earned an enviable reputation as one of the UK's leading property developers, combining traditional values with innovation and the pursuit of excellence. In May 2009, the company's landmark development in Brentwood, The Galleries, received two top industry awards. This conversion of the Grade II listed derelict Victorian Warley Hospital won both the Best Conversion and Best Large Development awards at the Evening Standard New Homes Awards 2009. An important aspect of the development was the use of cast stone to replace damaged natural stone and to replicate natural stone for new features on the existing buildings as well as for new buildings and extensions on the site. All of the cast stone items were supplied by Procter Cast Stone, whose staff also provided advice, support and consultancy services to ensure that the project progressed smoothly, on budget and to the agreed schedules.

Cast Stone products from Procter enable architects to incorporate high-quality detail features such as cills, mullions, copings, quoins, columns, arches and pilasters can all be produced in a range of colours that closely match those of natural stone. In addition to its standard range, Procter is in a position to manufacture Cast Stone products to architects’ designs thanks to the company’s in-house mouldmaking facilities and team of skilled craftsmen.

Procter is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of standard cast stone products bespoke designs, has published a free Cast Stone Installation Guide. This will benefit builders, contractors and self-builders, and also quantity surveyors who want a better understanding of the installation procedures.

Procter Cast Stone has launched a new range of high-quality, cost-effective cast stone porticos. As well as standard designs in a choice of styles, the company can produce customised versions and bespoke designs, all in either standard or customer-specified colours.

Procter is one of the UK's leading suppliers of high-quality bespoke cast stone, and the company also has an extensive range of standard products.  Sourcing standard and bespoke cast stone from a single supplier ensures a perfect match, saves cost and reduces administration.

BS 1217 'Cast stone - specification' and the specification published by the UK Cast Stone Association (UKCSA) are both important for architects and specifiers of cast stone, but there are important differences between the two documents, explains Jeremy Procter, the Managing Director of Procter Cast Stone & Concrete Products.

Procter Cast Stone is now offering a installation service for the porticos, steps and balustrade that it manufactures. This comprehensive service is available throughout the UK and overseas for both standard and bespoke products, and will be a major advantage for projects in which the main contractor has little or no experience with cast stone.

Procter Cast Stone manufactures an extensive range of cast stone walling products for use on new properties, restorations and extensions. Both smooth ashlar and textured walling is available, with a choice of standard sizes, edge finishes and colours to suit either period or contemporary styles. Alternatively, bespoke sizes and colours can be manufactured to order. In all cases, cast stone offers a number of advantages over natural stone, while adding style and value to the property.

Procter Cast Stone & Concrete Products is now offering standard cast stone balustrade - comprising balusters, plinths, top rails, copings, piers and corner piers - for creating architectural features that are both attractive and practical. Compared with using natural stone, cast stone is far more cost-effective, plus it benefits from consistent colours and reliable deliveries.

Of all its many applications, cast stone is arguably especially well suited to self-build projects, be they renovation, extension or new build - and for both traditional and contemporary style.

A prestigious refurbishment and conversion project at Brookfield Park, Garforth, has seen bespoke products from Procter Cast Stone being used to match existing natural stone in several buildings, some of which date from the 1780s. An arch, mullions, sills, copings, and other items have been installed and are, to the untrained eye, indistinguishable from the original Halifax stone.

Cast stone is a remarkably versatile construction material that is suitable for all types of self-build project including renovations, refurbishments, extensions and new-builds. While it is often used to replicate natural stone features on period properties, cast stone is equally appropriate for adding striking details to contemporary designs. Furthermore, cast stone complements brick-faced, rendered block-built and rendered timber-framed properties. Benefiting from reliable deliveries and being easy to design with and install, cast stone offers maximum impact for minimum effort and cost.

Procter Cast Stone & Concrete Products supplied several hundred custom-made cast stone units for constructing the mosque for the Islamic Cultural and Educational Association in Thornbury Road, Bradford.

Procter Cast Stone has published The Self-Builder's Guide to Cast Stone. This FREE guide has been specifically written to meet the needs of people contemplating or embarking on self-build projects. The cast stone guide explains what this versatile construction material can be used for, how it is manufactured and how easy it is to work with - both in terms of design and installation.

Cast stone stock is held by Procter Cast Stone at its factory in Garforth, near Leeds. To help customers find out what is available, Procter Cast Stone has published a list of the standard products that are stocked for immediate collection or delivery.

Bespoke cast stone units are a versatile and cost-effective alternative to natural stone. Judicious use of cast stone can transform a property, adding style, character and perceived value. Furthermore, because it is manmade, cast stone offers architects a level of design freedom that is not available from natural stone.

Procter Cast Stone & Concrete Products has supplied cast stone products that have helped to define the character and style of a prestigious house in Bolton, Lancashire.