CED Stone Commercial Brochure

CED Commercial Commercial Team Niche and Specialist Projects All of the Commercial Team’s contracts are bespoke, but some projects are particularly special. Our experts are perfectly placed to help advise on materials, design and production for more niche or unusual requests. No matter what you have in mind, they can turn it into a reality for you. Stone Art and Lettering Signs, branded paving, information plaques, commemorative walls, memorials, maps and sculptures – engraved stone is a popular choice for commercial and public spaces. Using different masonry techniques such as sandblasting and water jet cutting, we’re able to craft and form raw materials into any bespoke design. We will look after the whole process for you, showing you samples and advising on the best stone materials and finishes to choose from. We use advanced CAD systems and CNC machines to create digital stencils and measurements of your designs, ensuring an accurate and detailed application. Durable masonry grade paints can be applied to highlight engravings and enhance your designs. Colours can be mixed and even metallic shades are available. We can also set stainless steel lettering or graphics into the stone or concrete once the designs have been cut. Material Matching Renovation programmes and historic build projects usually require stone material matching, which is something that our technical staff can help with. It’s vital to replace damaged or missing stone elements with the same material, or find the next best alternative if the exact match is no longer available. The problems associated with making an incorrect material match for your public or commercial project can have a huge impact on the overall look and performance of your scheme. Speak to our professional team who through a consultative approach will be able to identify the best material for you. They can refer to our unique and extensive geological sample library, an impressively detailed collection originally started by our Chairman Michael Heap back in 1978. The library features hundreds of materials sampled at quarries from all over the world and uses an innovative coding system that helps to identify different stone materials to the exact quarry they were taken from. Over time supply from specific quarries can become depleted and some materials can be discontinued, meaning that occasionally it can be tricky to find an exact match every time. However, there’s always a suitable alternative and with our knowledge you can be assured that there is nobody better placed to help you to find it. Our in-house team include experienced geologists, who will try to identify the technical aspects of your material and help you to find the closest substitute – in both performance and appearance. Technical Knowledge & Expert Advice 4