Custom Cast Stone Standard Units

• New Products • Sizes and Styles • Colors
• Specifying Standard Units • Helpful Technical Guidelines
• Controlling Movement in Masonry Veneers
• Ladder-type Reinforcement

Custom Cast Stone is setting the standard in masonry veneer stone. Our standard units are an economical veneer product that far exceeds the standard set forth by our industry. Our plant utilizes the finest raw material and the most up-to-date technology available. Our mix design is developed to be used in both our custom cast stone as well as our standard units, making Custom Cast Stone "Your Single Source."

Our standard units have a fine grained texture similar to natural cut stone with crisp clean edges. All of our products are vapor cured to increase strength, reduce efflorescence and provide long-term durability. Founded in 1993, we believe it is our experience that enables us to produce the finest veneer stone in the industry.

Choose from a variety of Standard Products!

Now available in 5 new Products!
	Custom Cast Stone is manufacturing the country's finest 16" x 24" Rock Face Veneer Unit made by machine. This piece is a very economical way to get that large natural stone look for the base of any building.
	We now also have a 12" x 24" single chamfer and full chamfered standard unit.
	The standard 4" x 24" bullnose unit is more economical than ever. This is a great transition unit to separate the base stone from the brick.
	Five of our most popular keystones are available at any time. Our inventory is at your disposal.

Standard Unit Sizes and Styles

Standard Unit Veneer Sizes and Styles
Product I.D. #	Height	Length	Width	Texture	Style
CCS-104	3 5/8"	23 5/8"	3 5/8"	Smooth	Stretcher
CCS-108	7 5/8"	23 5/8"	3 5/8"	Smooth	Stretcher
CCS-112	11 5/8"	23 5/8"	3 5/8"	Smooth	Stretcher
CCS-116	15 5/8"	23 5/8"	3 5/8"	Smooth	Stretcher
CCS-SF104	3 5/8"	23 5/8"	3 5/8"	Split Face	Stretcher
CCS-SF108	7 5/8"	23 5/8"	4 3/8"	Split Face	Stretcher
CCS-SF112	11 5/8"	23 5/8"	4 3/8"	Split Face	Stretcher
CCS-SF116	15 5/8"	23 5/8"	5"	Split Face	Stretcher
CCS-RF104	3 5/8"	23 5/8"	3 5/8"	Rock Face	Stretcher
CCS-RF108	7 5/8"	23 5/8"	3 5/8"	Rock Face	Stretcher
CCS-RF112	11 5/8"	23 5/8"	3 5/8"	Rock Face	Stretcher
CCS-RF116	15 5/8"	23 5/8"	3 5/8"	Rock Face	Stretcher
CCS-SCH108	7 5/8"	23 5/8"	3 5/8"	Chamfer	Single
CCS-FCH108	7 5/8"	23 5/8"	3 5/8"	Chamfer	Full
CCS-SCH112	11 5/8"	23 5/8"	4 5/8"	Chamfer	Single
CCS-FCH112	11 5/8"	23 5/8"	4 5/8"	Chamfer	Full
CCS-BN104	3 5/8"	23 5/8"	5 5/8"	Bullnose	Stretcher
CCS-BNC104	3 5/8"	23 5/8"	5 5/8"	Bullnose	Corner

CCS-SFC104	3 5/8"	22 5/8"	3 5/8"	Split Face	Corner
CCS-SFC108	7 5/8"	22 5/8"	4 3/8"	Split Face	Corner
CCS-SFC112	11 5/8"	22 5/8"	4 3/8"	Split Face	Corner
CCS-SFC116	15 5/8"	22 5/8"	5"	Split Face	Corner
CCS-RFC104	3 5/8"	22 5/8"	3 5/8"	Rock Face	Corner
CCS-RFC108	7 5/8"	22 5/8"	3 5/8"	Rock Face	Corner
CCS-RFC112	11 5/8"	22 5/8"	3 5/8"	Rock Face	Corner
CCS-RFC116	15 5/8"	22 5/8"	3 5/8"	Rock Face	Corner

Standard Unit Colors


Canyon	Brownstone	Desert Sand

Glacier Mist	Mossy Green	Sedona Red

These Custom Cast Blends are available in any size or texture.
* Custom Colors Also Available *
Please refer to the Custom Cast Stone color kits for more accurate representation.

Specifying Standard Units

Specifying Custom Cast Stone Standard Unit Masonry Veneer

• Cast Stone Stone's Standard Unit Masonry Veneer exceeds the requirements for most masonry veneer. Our product may be used at or below grade.
• Product to have a minimum of 5,000 P.S.I.
• Product to have absorption of 6% or less.
• Manufacturer to have a minimum of ten years' experience in Cast Stone Production.
• Manufacturer to Vapor Cure in 100% humidity for 12 hours which creates higher strengths. The carbon dioxide content in vapor provides carbonization at the surface, to minimize efflorescence.

For additional information, see Specifying Custom Cast Stone. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Helpful Technical Guidelines

Custom Cast Stone is setting the standard in masonry veneer. Masonry veneer units up to 16" in height can be anchored using traditional masonry wall ties. Units greater than 16" in height should use stainless steel anchors.

We recommend the use of control joints to be no more than 20' 0" on center, at all window openings and inside corners and 4' 0" from all outside corners.

The use of a bond break between different materials is recommended. Visquene is an adequate material for a bond break and will also keep the stone wall clean throughout construction. Make sure to clean the brick first and then cut the visquene off and wash the stone. This will eliminate streaking from the cleaning agent running off the brick and onto the stone.

We recommend using Sure Kleen 600 to clean the stone. Soak the wall, apply cleaning agent with a bristle brush, scrub and thoroughly rinse with clean water. Never use muriatic acid or a high pressure sprayer to clean masonry. For additional cleaning information, see Cleaning of Cast Stone.

Controlling Movement in Masonry Veneers

Combining Cast Stone masonry and clay masonry within one wythe of masonry requires special detail to accommodate anticipated movement. In veneers, cracking is primarily an aesthetic issue. Any water that penetrates the veneer through cracks between the two materials drains down the cavity and is directed out the wall via flashing and weeps.

The goal is to eliminate this cracking through vertical movement joints, horizontal joint reinforcement and slip planes. In veneers, because the two materials move differently, it is particularly important that wall ties support the band as well as the wall panel above and below the band. In addition, using a type "N" mortar will ensure that if cracks occur, they will take place in the mortar joint rather than through the unit.

A slip plane incorporated between the Cast Stone and clay masonry will allow unrestrained longitudinal movement between the two materials. This can be accomplished by placing building paper, polyethylene, flashing or similar material in the horizontal bed joints above and below the Cast Stone. When slip planes are used, joint reinforcement should be incorporated into the Cast Stone band. The exposed mortar joint at the top and bottom should be raked back sealed with an appropriate sealant to prevent water penetration.

Breaking bond does not affect the compressive strength of the wall and generally does not affect the stability of veneer wythes. The weight of the masonry, anchorage and the frictional properties at the interface provide for stability.
Controlling movement in Masonry veneers

Reinforcement Location	Maximum Distance Between Joints
None	20 Feet
24" on center	22.5 Feet
16" on center	25 Feet
8" on center	30 Feet

Ladder-type Reinforcement/Crack Control in Masonry Veneers

Cast Stone banding and veneer in a brick wall system are commonly used in design among architects today. Cast Stone can be used successfully without cracking problems if designed and built properly. This holds true whether the backup wall is made of concrete masonry or stud backup.

If you are using these units in a veneer wall, you have to use the code required anchors at the designated spacing. The additional ladder reinforcing in the 4" exterior is not code mandated, but if you wish to minimize shrinkage cracking — this additional reinforcing should be applied. The minimal cost is certainly worth the quality finished product. (Masonry Advisory Council)

Ladder-type Reinforcement of masonry veneer
Recommended Uses:
• As a crack control in a single wythe, composite and cavity walls.
• As horizontal reinforcement to assure predictable flexural and axial, tensile wall strength.
• As a reinforcing for stack bond masonry.
• As a continuous tie for two wythe, composite or cavity walls.

Movement Notes

Vertical control joints with 4" Cast Stone should be used as follows:
1.) Spaced at 20' O.C.
2.) Placed at every inside corner.
3.) Placed 4' 0" from one side of every outside corner.
4.) At all window openings.