Permeability and Durability of Cast Stone
Cast stone has low porosity and can surpass the capabilities of natural stone on permeability. The absorption of cast stone is measured by the Capillary Absorption Test (CAT).
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Dimensional Tolerances
The linear dimensions of individual regular units should conform to the tolerances given in British Standards, although individual UKCSA Members may specify tolerances that are tighter.
Testing and Quality Control of Cast Stone
The minimum performance standards established by UKCSA for its manufacturing Full Members are supported by rigorous testing and quality control regimes.
Specifying Cast Stone with Confidence
The UK Cast Stone Association (UKCSA) has a guidance note to specifiers and users on the characteristics of cast stone that can influence the choice in terms of supplier and type of cast stone units.
Sustainability Statement
In terms of sustainability, cast stone performs well in both production and within its life cycles. The material is highly durable, non-toxic, re-usable and requires virtually no maintenance or repair over its long lifespan.
Cast Stone Questions & Answers
Some typical questions about Cast Stone are answered here:
Cast Stone Glossary
The UK Cast Stone Association (UKCSA) has definitions and descriptions of terms associated with cast stone production, specification and usage:
UKCSA AGM 2024 (26th March 2024)
On 26th March 2024 UKCSA held its 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Rugby Holiday Inn, Crick, Northampton. All UKCSA Members and their employees, together with any non-UKCSA Members involved in the cast stone industry, and specifiers, purchasers and users of cast stone were welcome to attend.
UKCSA 33rd Anniversary (20th February 2024)
The inaugural meeting of the United Kingdom Cast Stone Association (UKCSA) was held on 20th February 1991, and on 20th February 2024 UKCSA will be celebrating its 33rd anniversary.
UKCSA announces the launch of its Sustainability Charter (May 2023)
The UK Cast Stone Association (UKCSA) is proud to announce the launch of its new Sustainability Charter. The Sustainability Charter sets out UKCSA, and UKCSA Members’, commitments to sustainability in the cast stone industry.
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