Wetcast stone is one of the strongest materials in our range. Produced using a high water content mixture, the resulting product is incredibly durable and can be cast into elaborate shapes and designs.
Steel reinforcement can be added allowing for much larger stone pieces to be cast, resulting in fewer mortar joints.
Where the requirement is for a structural, self-supporting or load-bearing product, our wetcast stone can also be used to negate the need for additional supporting lintels or unsightly steelwork that may be visible.
A wetcast mould can only be used once per day, hence the manufacturing process may take longer than other, faster to produce materials. Although, additional moulds can be employed to increase the number of casts per day. However, lower volume runs of casts using our standard moulds can still be delivered to site in short lead times.
The mould is filled with a wet mixture that is poured in and left to 'go off' overnight. As with concrete, a chemical reaction occurs that causes the materials to bond and harden. The result is a highly dense material with a strength of more than 45N/mm².
