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News Release from: Meadowstone | Subject: Cast-stone products
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 26 May 2005
Developers benefit from new Meadowstone
walling
Responding to the growing demand for stone-built homes across Britain, Meadowstone has launched a new range of reconstituted stone walling.
Responding to the growing demand for stone-built homes across Britain, Meadowstone the UK's leading supplier of Architectural Cast Stone has launched a new range of reconstituted stone walling that will allow developers to benefit from a total build solution The expansion of the Meadowstone range will enable builders and developers to purchase almost every type of stone-based product used in the exterior of properties from the company, helping to ensure that consistency in colour and finish is achieved across whole projects
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 1 Aug 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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The launch of the reconstituted stone walling range will enable newly built properties in many areas of the UK, such as North Yorkshire, Derbyshire, the South West and the Cotswolds to seamlessly blend in with more traditional buildings.
When combined with Meadowstone's wide range of cast-stone products, builders and developers will also be able to enjoy reduced overheads and costs by obtaining all stone material directly from the Derbyshire-based company.
Reconstituted stone is a popular alternative for natural stone.
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The unique way in which the product is made allows builders to recreate the uneven and weathered finish of stones used in older buildings, allowing newly built properties to combine the unique charm and character of traditional homes whilst benefiting from some of the latest advances in construction techniques.
Available in a variety of finishes and colours, ensuring that new developments can be sensitively tailored to match existing stonework the walls can be complemented by Meadowstone's vast range of cast stone lintels, cills and ornamental features.
Developers are able to incorporate some of the most diverse cast stone products currently available to create attractive facades to new stone-built properties.
Barry Stone, Marketing and Sales Director, Meadowstone said: "Until now Meadowstone has solely provided products that help to complement the finished home, but we recognised that there is an increased demand within the market to provide a complete package".
"Over the past sixteen years we have firmly established ourselves as the market leader in the cast stone market and launching a range of walling that complements our existing products was the next natural step for the company".
"The move heralds a radical shift in focus, enabling our customers to benefit from a complete building solution for the very first time.
The use of stone across the UK varies considerably and through the launch of our new range, the original construction style and colouring of stone within the area can be retained".
The new range of reconstituted stone walling is available directly from Meadowstone and can also be obtained from a number of builders merchants throughout the region.
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