Technical Manual for Cast Stone:
Some of the key technical aspects of cast stone are considered within the UKCSA Technical Manual for cast stone.
UKCSA Operating Standard – Audit Document
The key technical and organisational aspects required to manufacture quality cast stone, which all UKCSA Full Members are required to comply with, are detailed within the UKCSA Operating Standard – Audit Document for cast stone.
UKCSA Cast Stone CE Marking Checklist &
Standards & CE Marking Requirements for Cast Stone document
For further guidance on the CE Marking of Cast Stone, the Association has produced a Checklist to determine when cast stone requires CE Marking and a standards document. Both are available to download below:
UKCSA Full Members
Selecting cast stone from an UKCSA cast stone manufacturing Full Member ensures you are getting the best product and service available, with outstanding product strength, durability and site handling.
Cast Stone Curing
The correct curing of cast stone is essential to resist damage during transportation and construction, and for its long-term durability and appearance.
Capillary Absorption Test (CAT)
A guidance note for manufacturers and specifiers of cast stone, detailing the sampling rate, sample conditioning, test method and overall requirements for the CAT testing of cast stone units.
Specifying Cast Stone with Confidence
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 & Ethical Trading
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.
Ethical trading means looking beyond strictly economic objectives and minimum legal requirements to consider the wider implications of your business decisions. UKCSA supports ethical trading by its Members and our policy statement is available for download below.
UKCSA Members acknowledge the need to take actions to make their products and operations more sustainable, and have all committed to work towards the adoption of the principles outlined in the UKCSA Sustainability Charter, available for download below.
Specification for Cast Stone
Issues over consistency in cast stone manufacturing have prompted the UK Cast Stone Association (UKCSA) to produce a new generic specification for this hugely popular building materia
Safe Handling of Cast Stone
The UK Cast Stone Association has produced a site poster with useful hints and practical advice on the safe handling and use of cast stone.
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