Value Engineering For Economy

A basic understanding of the molding process used in the manufacture of Cast Stone can effect a tremendous cost savings in the masonry budget.

By including one major flat unexposed side in the design of the basic section and in return conditions, production time will be reduced to a minimum, many pieces can be made from each mould daily and curing moisture is received from the face of the stone.

"L" shaped, "U" shaped or "cored out" stones can be made; however, the designer should be advised that these specially shaped units must be hand moulded and will result in much higher costs. The key to optimum economy with Cast Stone is repetition of shape and profile. A great majority of jobs can be reduced to a fraction of otherwise prohibitive cost if certain standards are followed.

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