feature product
Select Stone
by Continental Cast Stone
Physical Properties of Continental Cast Stone Select are the same as established by
ASTM C 1364 – Standard Specification for Architectural Cast Stone so that all units are suitable for use at or below grade, in non-vertical applications and in environments subjected to severe freeze-thaw weather conditions.
ASTM Test Method |
ASTM Required Results |
Continental Select |
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Compressive Strength |
C1194 |
> 6,500 psi |
EXCEEDS |
Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Architectural Cast Stone |
Absorption, % 48 hrs. |
C1195 |
< 6.0% |
EXCEEDS |
Standard Test Method for Absorption of Architectural Cast Stone |
Freeze Thaw |
C1364 |
< 5.0% |
EXCEEDS |
Standard Specification for Architectural Cast Stone |
Unit Density |
C642 |
None |
> 130 pcf |
Standard Test Method for Density, Absorption, and Voids in Hardened Concrete |
Continental Cast Stone is suitable for use within a composite or load bearing wall system using conventional masonry, steel stud, wood stud, concrete, or structural steel backup. The traditional details used for anchoring of conventional Cast Stone can be almost universally applied to the modular units.
Technical Data
Use the same specification division 04720 for the entire project. Continental Select TM meets Cast Stone Institute requirements.
Veneer units should be anchored in accordance with ASTM C1242 - Standard Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of Exterior Dimension Stone Anchors and Anchoring Systems. In many cases, smaller units (usually two square feet in size, or smaller) can be anchored in conjunction with the masonry veneer and cavity wall system using masonry ties. Observe all applicable regulations and standards governing interfacing work.
A 200 page Technical Binder with Case Histories and graphic anchoring standards is available by contacting Creative Materials Corporation. A 1,000 page website, www.continentalcaststone.com has hundreds of CAD details that designers can use to drag-and-drop the stone details directly onto working architectural drawings.
For more technical information about jobsite handling and installation, hot and cold weather setting practices, flashing, weep holes, seismic considerations, cleaning procedures and much more, please contact Creative Materials Corporation.
Continental Select can be used for dimensional stone veneer applications to provide a total stone cladding system. It can be used in combination with our regular custom pieces or choose from over 1,000 of the Designer Collection catalog sizes and profiles.
Veneer units, produced to a thickness of 3-5/8” can be combined with watertables, window surrounds, banding and coping to achieve the beauty and performance of dimensional stone at a fraction of the cost.
Where profiles and custom work are included in the design, Continental Cast Stone provides shop drawings showing details and sizes of stones, anchoring and relationship to other wall materials. Other design assistance is available upon request.
