Cast Stone Masonry Blocks
About Cast Stone Masonry Blocks
Oldcastle partners with a number of industry leading brands and companies to supply our customers with Echelon Cast Stone veneer options and to be a complete masonry source provider. Cast stone masonry blocks are highly refined architectural precast building stones manufactured to simulate natural cut stone. Our standard cast stone blocks can be used to provide architectural trim, ornamentation or functional features to buildings and structures. Ask your local architectural representative for more information about our cast stone products or use our online "Contact Us" form
Continuing Education
Lunch and Learn
IECC Energy Review and Masonry Compliance Options (LU/HSW)
CEU Credits: 1 LU | HSW
The International Energy Construction Code is leading the charge for increasingly stringent energy code requirements across the nation, requiring ongoing adaptation of design strategies.
This course reviews exterior envelope R-Value requirements and masonry wall compliance options in regards to the latest IECC code as well as several competitive building materials. We will review evolving exterior wall R-value requirements, explore the definition and impact of continuous insulation (CI), and present design opportunities for innovative wall systems that meet and exceed IECC performance standards.
Lunch and Learn
Designing with Masonry for a Healthier, Safer Building Environment (LU/HSW)
CEU Credits: 1 LU | HSW
Masonry delivers a variety of benefits to occupants and designers alike including being highly environmentally-friendly due to its durability and reduced embodied energy compared to other structural building materials.
This course will discuss ASTM specification classifications, as well as the various texture, pattern and color variations offered by masonry. Additionally, the course will review the environmental contributions that masonry offers the architect including the prevention of moisture and mold in construction projects and protentional LEED credits.
Lunch and Learn
Enhancements to Manufactured Stone Veneers (LU)
CEU Credits: 1 LU | HSW
Manufactured stone veneers have come a long way since their introduction, with modern versions delivering the high performance and timeless aesthetics of natural stone at a fraction of the cost.
This presentation reviews the rising trend and use of manufactured stone veneers (MSV) and advancements in the manufacturing process which make new veneers more durable, easier to install and more aesthetically pleasing and delivers the natural aesthetic of real stone.