CED Stone Commercial Brochure

CED Commercial Bespoke Masonry Cropping Cropping is a splitting technique which is used to break down larger natural stone products into smaller ones, for example when cropping larger rectangular paving setts into cubes. Using a specialist cropping machine, the technique naturally cracks the stone, creating a rough, rustic side or surface. Cropping is a great technique to use for resizing reclaimed materials, when a neatly sawn edge might spoil the rustic, aged appearance. Drilling We can drill holes into any type of natural stone product, no matter the size or thickness. This simple technique allows for a range of different stone uses and purposes. Create a patio perfect for evening entertaining, with outdoor lighting set into carefully drilled holes in paving slabs. Cobbles and boulders can be cored and fed through a steel support pole to create a stacked ‘stone balancing’ sculpture. Peep holes can be drilled into the sides of a feature stone for a modern contemporary art installation. The possibilities are endless! Sandblasting Sandblasting erodes the surface of the stone to leave a rough, non-slip texture by using high-pressured jets of abrasive-laden water, and is a far more suitable technique to use on sedimentary stones such as sandstone or limestone. Although all of our paving has a safe slip resistance rating, sandblasting can be an effective technique to use on sandstone and limestone paving designated for particularly high slip risk areas, such as pool surrounds or spas. Sandblasting is often used to add a roughened texture to the edge of steps or coping stones, but can also be used to create a worn look, like these bespoke benches. Flame Textured Applying a high temperature flame ‘scorches’ and fractures the crystals on the surface of the stone, creating a course, slip resistant texture. Resulting in a premium look, flaming is a more suitable technique to use for giving texture to igneous materials like granites (excluding Yellow Granite) and basalts. Flaming the surface will still show the true colours of the natural stone, making it an ideal technique for creating beautiful non-slip paving, bullnose steps, coping stones and pool surrounds. 18