.:The
MarcStone Process:.
MarcStone knows that quality,
professionalism and communication are key to the success of any project. From
responding to a bid to delivering the final product, we’ve developed
industry-leading processes to make sure your cast stone project is as simple and
efficient as possible.
Drafting
and Design
Upon project award,our drafting team prepares detailed shop drawings
using the latest CAD workstations with 3-D features. Once complete, we submit
the shop drawings and cast stone samples to all project representatives for
approval.
Accurate Samples
Our cast stone samples show the variations of color, texture and consistency of our
product. They provide an accurate example of the general color and finish for
the job. Full-scale product mockups can be created upon request.
State-of-the-Art
Production
MarcStone’s cutting-edge plant turns the art of creating beautiful cast stone
into a science. Our facilities are equipped with a fully-automated and
computerized batch plant to ensure a completely homogenized mix. The computer
stores each mix design for an accurate and uniform job. As the batches are made,
each part of the mix is weighed or measured automatically to ensure a consistent
mix design from batch to batch. We reinforce our cast stone using a top-of-the-line
rebar cutting and bending system to ensure long-term strength and durability.
The plant is also equipped with vibrating tables and a large number of roller
conveyers, allowing us to produce a mass amount of quality cast stone each day.
Optimal
Storage
MarcStone knows that quality cast stone requires using the finest raw
ingredients and storing them in optimal conditions. We start by storing all of
our aggregates separately indoors to protect them from harsh weather conditions
and cross contamination.
Once the cast stone is produced, each piece is cured and stored indoors in a
quality climate-controlled environment. This final step in the production
process is essential for reducing efflorescence, increasing strength and
providing a lifetime of durability.
Quality Assurance
MarcStone takes pride in our superior craftsmanship, which is why all of our
products undergo a rigorous quality assurance check prior to shipping. Our
expert technicians carefully test and inspect the cast stone to make sure it
meets or exceeds your expectations of strength and quality.
Packing and Shipping
We give special care to packing and shipping to ensure that your cast stone
arrives on time and in perfect condition. We start by including detailed shop
drawings with every shipment for convenience and reference in the field. Each
piece has an easily identifiable mark that correlates with the shop drawings.
The cast stone is carefully placed on pallets, shrink wrapped, labeled and
stored off the ground to prevent damage. Finally, the pallets are carefully
loaded using safe packing methods to protect the cast stone from damage during
transport.