Cultured Stone

General Information
Cultured stone is a lightweight affordable and durable solution to real stone. Made from concrete, more specifically it is a mixture of Portland cement, lightweight natural aggregates and pigments. This simulated stone is made from molded plastic to capture the appearance of real stone down to the finest of details. This is simulated masonry that has the durability of any quality concrete or masonry materials such as brick or block.

This synthetic stone can be put on by professional masons or do it yourself.

Cultured stone needs no support or foundation allowing you to use it anywhere. The average thickness is 1 ½” and the weight per square foot is 8 – 12 pounds. The mortar that is recommended is a Type N or Type S Mortar Mix.

Synthetic stone uses:
Artificial stone can be used on Residential housing and Commercial buildings bringing the look of security, longevity and a calming retreat look to your unique home or office building.

Manufactured stone can be used on interiors and exteriors of building, around pools, walkways and driveways among a host of other applications.

No matter the type of Artificial stone you use you can achieve the look you want and increase the value of your home or property while bringing timeless beauty to any architectural accent.

Types of Cultured stone
Cultured Stone veneer is the most common of the styles, however there are decorative stone made for any application.

• Stone veneer

• Sills

• Quoins

• Capstones

• Lintels

• Trim Stones

• Keystones

• Patio Pavers

• Electrical Boxes

• Window Trim

Types of designs for faux stone
There are many different colors and blends to choose from when picking out your cast stone. You can also set yourself apart by changing the different style enhancements and techniques the mason can use.

• Joint styles - Dry stack or exposed aggregate

• Mortar joint options - Tight fitting, standard 1/2" recessed, standard 1/2" raked or wide mortar joints.
  

• Colored veneer - Along with the standard colors comes blends, you can also make your own custom blend to give your home individuality.

• Styles - The type of risers can dramatically affect the look of your man made stone veneer. You can choose 1 riser, 2 different risers and even three different risers to achieve your look. This is a good option if you are on a budget, because you can use some larger risers with small risers to help save masonry costs.

Purchasing and cost of Cultured Stone veneer:
Depending on what type of Architectural stone you plan on using will determine how they are priced.

• Cultured Stone veneer will be priced by the square foot

• Corners will be priced by the lineal foot

• Capstones and sills will be priced per piece

Depending on the size of your project the Cultured Stone veneer will come in either handipaks or big boxes for larger projects.

• Cultued Stone veneer

  • Handipak

    • Corners - 8 lineal feet

    • Flats - 11.25 square feet

  • Big box

    • Corners - 65 lineal feet

    • Flats - 90 square feet

• Sill

  • Handipak

    • 12 lineal feet

  • Big box

    • 193 lineal feet

• Lintel

  • Handipak

    • 4 pieces

  • Big box

    • 88 lineal feet

• Trim Stone

  • Handipak

    • 12 pieces - 10 lineal feet

  • Big box

    • 144 pieces - 12 lineal feet

• Hearth

  • 26 pieces - 68.64 square feet

• Keystone

  • Handipak

    • 4 pieces - 1.7 square feet

  • Big box

    • 24 pieces - 40.8 square feet

• Light fixture

  • 24 pieces per carton

Problems with cultured stone:
The main concern with manufactured stone is about the color and the longevity of it. Almost all artificial stone has a solid color. This color is mixed in with the concrete, so the concern arises from the pigmented secondary color. this is the color that is sprayed onto the molds and makes it look like real stone. Make sure your manufacturer uses high quality, non water soluble pigments and you shouldn't have to worry about this problem.

Maintenance of artificial stone:
Cleaning can be done with soapy water and a bristled brush, don not use a wire brush and do not use a high pressure sprayer.

Where to buy:
Structural Materials is a  Cultured Stone ®  supplier. We are a dealer for Owens Corning Cultured Stone ®. You can go to Owens Cornings website culturedstone.com, pick out what you would like and we will be happy to ship your product to you.

Call Mike Opatril today! 1.800.437.4776

Additional Information:

1. Cultured Stone Installation Instructions

2. FAQ's

3. Limited Warrenty

4. MSD Sheet