ArmourCast External
ArmourCast External is a custom-cast exterior grade architectural product from Armourcoat. Comprising of recycled marble, Portland cement and mineral oxides, the finished product has the durability and decorative finish of quarried stone.
Usually cast over an EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) foam core, ArmourCast External is lightweight and easy to install, and its rich appearance makes it an ideal choice for a variety of ornamental architectural shapes such as window sills and door surrounds, column wraps, moldings, fireplace surrounds, keystones, crown molding and more.
Product features;
- Incorporates up to 50% pre-consumer recycled marble
- Zero VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)
- High compressive strength (over 8,000 psi)
- Impermeable to water
- Highly resistant to rapid freeze/thaw action
- Made in the USA
ArmourCast External is offered in a range of stock molds, finishes and colors, to view our brochure and 2011 E-Catalog - click here. Custom colors and finishes are also available. Single use molds are created using EPS foam, which reduces lead time needed to create traditional molding and cast methods. Production can begin in days, not weeks.
A-FOAM, a division of Armourcoat Surface Finishes Inc., is a market leader in the custom fabrication of EPS shapes. A talented team of designers and production staff use state-of-the-art CAD software and ‘hot-wire’ cutting equipment to produce exacting foam shapes. An endless variety of shapes, from architectural details, theming items to practical foam packaging, can be achieved. EPS cores and molds are created by A-FOAM to produce ArmourCast External products.
Fixing systems
Halfen Anchoring Systems manufactures a broad range of handset stone anchors, and works closely with specifiers, architects, engineers and stone contractors to find solutions for the most complex stone anchoring conditions. Halfen’s support anchors and restraint anchors offer superior strength, reliability and ease of installation. Many variations of anchors are available, offering a selection of standard and custom alternatives to suit the requirements of most projects. In addition, Halfen can provide design support and anchorage engineering. For further information click here.