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method to age the stonework in his People’s Choice Award-winning Artisan Garden for the 2016 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. He wanted his ‘temple’ creation to look like it had always been there and would stand for many years to come. Using a mixture of paint colours, soot and antiquing spray, over a few weeks the stone darkened to the right shade for his powerful and enthralling statement garden at Chelsea. He even had the cast stone piece engraved to make his message more striking.
STEEL REINFORCEMENT Exploring reinforced cast stone components, combining style with strength, can prove to be a key addition to transform building plans. They can make archways weight-bearing and open up many different design possibilities. Cast stone components can interlock or be made bespoke, designed using CAD drawings. Talking to cast stone manufacturers early in the process can really help with building solutions and save hours of work. Most are happy to offer free quotations and work with architects and builders. From classical designs to contemporary lines, they often have a set of established moulds that can be adapted or incorporated effectively
to save money and time, maximising your budget.
FINISHING TOUCHES
Simple coping and pier caps can add longevity and a stylish finish to walls and gate posts, adding kerb appeal and channelling rain away from brickwork to extend the life of your wall. Stone window sills and door surrounds can make a home appear polished and increase the value cost-effectively. New builds in villages or
semi-rural spaces can make a quality statement and add to the local ambience. Adopting a classical design using stone sills, door surrounds and porticos can add stature to a build that stands it apart.
While natural stone will always have its
uses, it is worth considering cast stone a practical alternative for homes and gardens, large and small.
Chilstone Architectural Stonework create bespoke handcrapted fire cast stone.
Specialists in stone cladding
Contact us for specialist services and advice by calling 01869 220 050. Alternatively you can email us on
info@century-stone.co.uk or visit the website
www.century-stone.co.uk
WWW.HBDONLINE.CO.UK
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