Masonry Magazine August 2012 Page. 20
MANUFACTURED STONE
Manufactured Stone continued from page 16
Sustainability benefits of architectural cast stone
AN IMPORTANT PART of construction today is the sustainability or "green" component of the building. Each product used in the building contributes to the overall impact on the environment. The following are just some of the sustainable attributes of cast stone.
The durability of cast stone enhances the longevity of the building which provides economic benefit to the owner and the community.
Cast stone can also contain recycled materials, such as recycled glass or other recycled aggregates, coloring pigments made from post-consumer recycled materials, synthetic fibrous reinforcement made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled materials and steel reinforcement with high recycled content.
Cast stone is manufactured and delivered to the jobsite in the exact quantities needed for the project, with almost no construction waste as a result. Any waste that is produced may be crushed and used as recycled aggregate or fill.
Requires minimal to no maintenance or repair which also contributes to the life cycle cost of the building and conserves resources.
Product Spotlight
Oldcastle Architectural's Cordova Stone
Oldcastle Architectural, a producer of concrete masonry products, has renamed its high-density, pre-finished architectural concrete masonry unit Cordova Stone.
Oldcastle says the rebrand is part of extensive research and development in artisan stone veneers. The adoption of the Cordova Stone name signifies the end of the company's sale of the product under the PRAIRIE STONE mark. The new name is intended to more accurately express the unit's artisan aesthetic and natural stone beauty. The company plans to unveil additional artisan product offerings in the coming months under the Artisan Masonry Stone Veneers brand.
Manufactured by Northfield Block, an Oldcastle company, Cordova Stone uses all-natural aggregates and can be cut and shaped in the field. Other than routine cleaning with a standard commercial-grade cleaning agent, Cordova Stone masonry units require virtually no maintenance and will last the lifetime of your building. Manufactured with a water repellent admixture, Cordova Stone masonry units repel moisture, resist mold and offer efflorescence stain resistance.
For more information, call (855) 346-2766 or visit www.oldcastlearchitectural.com.
Numerous cast stone production locations throughout the United States help to meet code and rating system requirements for locally produced product.
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