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 “Excellence in the Use of Cast Stone” Awards 2021 (March 2021)
In 2021, the UK Cast Stone Association will hold the UKCSA 30th Anniversary, “Excellence in the Use of Cast Stone” 2021 awards competition, and the Association is now accepting entries from cast stone manufacturing Full Members of the UKCSA, for projects that have used the Members’ own cast stone.
UKCSA 30th Anniversary (20th February 2021)
The inaugural meeting of the United Kingdom Cast Stone Association (UKCSA) was held on 20th February 1991, and on 20th February 2021 UKCSA will celebrate its 30th anniversary.
UKCSA announces another new Associate Member (Dec 2020)
Synergies Moulds Ltd has become the latest Associate Member of the UK Cast Stone Association (UKCSA). The company is a specialist provider of patterns, moulds and formwork to the cast stone, precast and glassfibre reinforced concrete industry.
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