Lightweight Cast Stone Shapes to Fit Your Project Needs

The use and benefit of cast stone and cast stone shapes is evident in beautiful architectural designs that can be seen in every form of construction, from office buildings to retail storefronts and stadiums to residential homes. No matter the scope or scale of the project, New Cast Stone’s lightweight cast stone, along with our custom molds, will add a dramatic flair to any project without limiting the creativity of architects and designers.

Molding Cast Stone Shapes for Your Project Needs

Traditional cast stone and precast concrete can be heavy, and the fiberglass molds may add additional costs to a project, especially if a customized shape is desired. Conversely, lightweight cast stone uses foam molds cut out of EPS foam to shape the cast stone for each job, allowing for limitless customizability without adding to the cost or time needed to finish a project.

Projects of All Sizes

Cast Stone that is lightweight and can be formed to any shape allows architects to apply a stone feature in areas they otherwise would not have considered.

Interiors and Exteriors

Upscale residential spaces use lightweight cast stone to add a touch of extravagance to their interior features, such as fireplaces, staircases and balustrades, and wall fixtures, as well as the exterior arches, columns, and window sills. Office and retail buildings and complexes also benefit from these cast stone shapes because they can add decorative stone features to increase their building’s visual appeal and attract more customers to their business without going over their budget. 

Landscaping

These exterior uses for cast stone shapes extend beyond the building itself to the landscaping and walking paths for both residential and commercial buildings, adding beautiful cast stone retaining walls to a walkway or garden path along with features like decorative stairways, archways, fountains, statues, and gazebos. 

Movie Sets

Permanent structures are not the only things that benefit from lightweight cast stone. High-end movie sets that require the look and feel of real stone in the scenery use lightweight cast stone to give the set a realistic and believable feel. Because these sets are temporary, set pieces made of traditional cast stone would be too heavy to move in and out of the scene. Lightweight cast stone, on the other hand, offers a solution that is both easy for the filmmakers to use and cost-effective.

Recap

Lightweight cast stone can be shaped for almost anything, giving it expansive versatility that allows designers and architects to create intricate stone details and ornamental features with ease. This versatility inspires creativity and opens up new possibilities in architectural design, while also reducing the overall weight and structural load of their projects. New Cast Stone’s modern techniques of shaping this innovative material offer new and exciting ways to add the natural look and feel of stone to any project.

Ready to explore the possibilities of lightweight cast stone in your next project? Browse our catalog or contact us today to get samples of our projects and start your journey with New Cast Stone.