Manufactured Stone
Manufactured stone has become increasingly popular over the last 10 years. Many companies have built new facilities perfecting this process. They are now very successful at giving manufactured stone the same appearance as real stone, and with lower costs.
The manufactured stone process involves making stone from forms that are cast from real stones. The product is made from cement, aggregate, sand, water and coloring additives. Once in molds, the units are cured at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Then the units are colored on the outside for a lasting range. Some companies even use hand-painting in their process.
Manufactured stone is lightweight and easy to install as a thin veneer. Installers use metal lathe and scratch coat as a proven method. There are many polymer-based mortars now available that allow the installer to apply the stone directly to the substrate without metal lathe. Some of these systems even carry warranties for the owner. Please ask us for details.
Custom Brick and Supply Co. represents the premier stone manufacturers in the U.S. We have access to most products on the market at competitive prices. We stock many of these styles on our yard in downtown Raleigh along with the needed accessories and cleaning products.
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