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Cast stone drawing downloads from FastrackCAD
Procter Cast stone & Concrete Products has made CAD drawings for its standard cast stone products available to download from FastrackCAD.
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The Top-Ten reasons to specify cast stone
Cast stone is a versatile and cost-effective alternative to natural stone. Judicious use of cast stone can transform a property's character and, because it is man made, cast stone offers architects a level of design freedom that is not available from natural stone. The following are just ten of the many reasons to specify cast stone.
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Bespoke Design Cast Stone
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.
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Architects' Guide to Fencing - BC03
Procter Fencing Systems is publishing a new free guide for architects that explains the differences between alternative types of fencing, how to strike the right balance between security and aesthetics, and what else should be considered at the same time as fencing.
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Cast stone architects' guide
Procter Cast Stone & Concrete Products has published a second edition of Understanding Cast Stone, a Guide to Cast Stone Products for Architects and Specifiers. Completely redesigned, this edition includes new information relating to CAD files, delivery, identification of individual units, repairs and supplier selection. In addition, the extensive table of British standards and Eurocodes has been brought fully up to date.
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Cast stone porticos
Procter Cast Stone is launching an extensive range of standard cast stone porticos that can transform the appearance of properties and enhance their value. Cost-effective and easy to specify and install, the porticos are offered in a broad choice of styles, in colours to mimic various types of natural stone, and with dimensions that can be adjusted to suit the property. All porticos are manufactured to order, with typical lead times being four to six weeks.
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Cast stone walling offers numerous advantages over natural 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.
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Cast Stone in Hospital Conversion - BC03
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.
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Self Build maximises benefits of Cast Stone - BC03
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.
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Cast stone balustrade offers visual appeal and practicality - BC08
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.
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