Technical Specification

• Monarch Art Stone products are manufactured to BS 1217:2008
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Mean Compressive Strength: 25 n/mm² at 28 days

Mean Density: Aprox - 2225 kg/m²

Water Absorption: ( Cat)

Dimensional Tolerances

• Up to 600mm +/- 2mm
• 601 - 1000mm +/- 3mm
• 1001 - 2500mm +/- 4mm
• 2501 -4000mm +/- 5mm

Reinforcement – Generally Mild Steel

• Please Note: All units contain a minimum of 1 steel reinforcing bar.
  These are included to comply with Health and Safety Regulations.
  All materials are non load bearing.

Weathering

• Cast stone may be subject to slight shade variations in much the same way as natural stone.
• Cement Efflorescence’s. All cement based products can suffer from efflorescence, a condition that can make the surface appear lighter in colour.

Site Handling

• All stone is supplied on non returnable pallets, shrink wrapped and with all relevant information on a contents list.
• The shrink wrap should be cut open carefully and not torn as this could damage edges and corners.
• Pallets / Units should be stored on level ground.
• Never stack pallets on top of each other.

Laying / Mortars

• Cast stone should be carefully placed in position to avoid damage.
• Units should be kept covered to prevent damage and mortar staining.
• We recommend bedding heads on a full bed of mortar.
• Cill’s should be bedded under Stooled ends only at time of installation.
• Pointed fully as scaffold removed