Posted May 19th, 2009 by Concrete Design
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Natural stone exteriors to homes and businesses have long been used to create stunning and distinctive architecture – especially in upscale, luxurious buildings. These exteriors are beautiful and they are also expensive, limiting who can afford them and who cannot.
New innovative processes have created an affordable way for more people to have the look of true natural stone without it costing a fortune. Stone veneers are being used in place of actual stone. These veneers are so advanced that it is hare to tell the veneers from the real thing. Part of the reason for this is that they are made from real stone which has been perfectly crafted to look like real stone.
Pro Cast Stone is the foremost distributor of stone veneers along with the products that are used in creating the natural stone looks for businesses and homes. Pro Cast Stone, located in Jackson, Wisconsin services clients throughout the Midwest. They provide the best quality stone veneers available, along with excellent customer service.
If you are in the Midwest, especially near Jackson, Wisconsin, and you are considering an upscale, creative exterior for your building, the only place to call is Pro Cast Stone. Their expertise in the area of stone veneers and products can guide you in purchasing the right stone product in the right color and texture and using the best products to get the job done correctly. Pro Cast Stone can help you with any questions you have regarding application and products.
Another bit of information regarding Pro Cast Stone is that they are looking for distributors. If you are already working on projects where natural stone veneers would work and you think you would like to purchase them from Pro Cast Stone, why not consider becoming a distributor with Pro Cast Stone?
For further information regarding Pro Cast Stone and its products, contact them at 262-677-9810 or visit them on the web at http://www.concreteideas.com/contractor/pro-cast-stone-wi
Posted May 19th, 2009 by Concrete Design
With the use of decorative concrete increasing, there are many innovative ideas and designs that can be seen everywhere you look.
There is a company in Jackson, Wisconsin that has taken decorative concrete to yet another level. Architectural Wall Systems literally supplies walls. AWS is the foremost provider of these specialty exterior wall systems. Technically, these walls are called Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS), which is actually synthetic stucco.
Unlike traditional stucco, which is comprised of layers of cement over wire mesh EIFS is made of foam insulation board, wire mesh and both a base and finish coat. Once these components are put together properly, not only can they create the outer walls for an entire building, they also provide other benefits.
Since there is a lot of emphasis on being energy efficient these days, EIFS fits the bill perfectly. Because of the way EIFS is put together and because of its insulation, it can reduce the amount of energy used, it can increase efficiency, and it can increase interior comfort and air quality. Architectural Wall Systems states that “no other wall system offers optimal protection against the elements, energy efficiency and economy, and the design freedom of unlimited colors, textures, specialty finishes, integral shapes curves and details.” EIFS has been successfully used and stood the test on billions of square feet world wide for 50 years, creating a solid and reliable track record.
If that is not enough, Architectural Wall Systems deals with many other products including Brick Veneer, Manufactured Stone, Hard Coat Stucco and Thin Brick. These stunning applications work well for homes or businesses.
Explore the applications and products that Architectural Wall Systems has to offer. Contact them at 262-677-9800 or visit them on the web at www.architecturalwallsystems.net. You’ll be pleasantly surprise by what you find.
