Cast stone guides.
Plain-spoken references for specifying a cast stone fireplace surround — built for architects, designers, builders, and homeowners.
The guides.
What is cast stone?
GFRC vs cement-based vs limestone-aggregate, non-combustibility, the 11,000 PSI spec, and how cast stone compares to natural stone.
Read the guideThe custom fireplace design process
From dimensions to a crated, design-direct surround: the four-step process, timeline, cost framework, and the architect/designer workflow.
Read the guideFireplace surround material comparison
Cast stone, limestone, marble, concrete, brick, tile, and wood compared on cost, weight, install, fire rating, and design flexibility.
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