GENERAL INFORMATION
Cast Stone is a precast concrete product manufactured to simulate natural cut stone while maintaining physical properties which exceed that of most natural stones and those of Architectural Precast Concrete.
Material Specifications
CGA Stoneworks manufactures Architectural Cast Stone, Architectural Precast, and (GFRC) Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete materials, each with its’ own unique capabilities to meet the requirements of your construction projects. Below you will find CGA Stoneworks standard specifications, quality control program, and information regarding the LEED rating system and the use of Cast Stone to achieve a LEED Certification.
047200 Architectural Cast Stone
This section covers cast stone masonry units as manufactured by CGA Stoneworks LLC.
Cast stone is a precast concrete product manufactured to simulate natural cut stone while maintaining physical properties which exceed that of most natural stones and those of Architectural Precast Concrete.
Consult CGA Stoneworks for assistance in editing this section for your specific project application.
Architectural Cast Stone – Quality Control Program
CGA’s cast stone is held to a strict set of standards, which exceeds the requirements of the ASTM 1364, and Cast Stone Institute. To insure our products always meet our commitment to producing the highest quality cast stone available, we have a stringent Quality Control Program that is second to none. Every piece produced has gone thru a rigorous inspection in each department of manufacturing and signed off by the Production Manager prior to moving into the next stage of manufacturing.
Below is our standard Quality Control Program outline, which can be edited to meet your job specific criteria.
Contact CGA Stoneworks to discuss your projects requirements.
Architectural Cast Stone – LEED Rating System
The LEED rating system is the most widely used tool in assessing the environmental impact of a building and its components in the United States. As Architects work towards designing “greener” buildings, the LEED system provides a means of analyzing how eco-friendly their design is by awarding points in five environmental categories which leads to an LEED Certification. The use of Architectural Cast Stone can make a significant contribution toward earning LEED points on a project. The Cast Stone Institute has drafted a technical bulletin on the LEED rating system and how the use of Cast Stone can aid designers in achieving their LEED certification goal.
