Cast Stone For Fun & Profit
Cast stone is basically a fine concrete material which is commonly used for the coating of outer surfaces of buildings in order to give them the appearance of expensive cultured stone. It is created by mixing crushed bits of the limestone, sand and other aggregates, and a bonding agent until a very thick liquid paste is formed. This mixture is then applied to the surface of another material, if it is being used for poured into pre-formed mold, construction purposes, or if it is being used to form cast stone mantel. So this stone is used to make fireplace. A fireplace gives an elegant look to your home, office or buildings. Cast stone fireplace is almost identical to those fireplaces which are made from cut lime stones. this stone is so unique and durable that the artisans have used it for about centuries on the exteriors of buildings. Most of the stones which appear to be lime stone on buildings constructed around the turn of the century are probably cast stone. Usually cast ston...