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Yes, we have completed many bespoke cast stone projects over the years for customers. Speak to our team about your requirements to see how we can help.

Semi-dry cast stone is not load-bearing.

While semi-dry cast stone is a dense, durable architectural material with excellent compressive strength, it is intended for decorative applications, not primary structural support. It is commonly used for elements such as cills, heads, plinths, banding, columns and other façade details.

Semi-dry cast stone is designed to be supported by the building structure. Structural loads should be carried by steel, concrete, masonry, or other engineered structural systems—not by the cast stone itself.

That said, semi-dry cast stone can be used in anchored or supported applications when properly detailed and installed. Final design, support conditions, and load requirements should always be reviewed by the project’s architect or structural engineer.

We’re happy to help clarify appropriate uses and detailing for your specific project.

We manufacture all our products in a range of 8 distinctive natural stone colours, so they can perfectly complement any building. Visit our cast stone colours page to find out more about our range.

Cast stone offers a balance of durability, design flexibility, and consistency, while natural stone provides one-of-a-kind variation and natural character. The best choice depends on the project’s design goals, budget, and performance requirements.

For more information, please see our guide here