Breathe New Life Into Your Home's Exterior - An Alternative Siding Solution

From Portland Magazine, August 2003

Your home’s stucco has seen better days. Although you try your best to maintain its appearance, it looks a little bland. You could restucco your home but then you may still be facing moisture issues. Today there’s a unique siding alternative that gives your home a bold new look without the use of stucco, brick, or other stone products.

Pre-cast stone has been used in construction for hundreds of years with proven strength and durability. Installing pre-cast concrete exterior siding can transform your home’s exterior from ordinary to extraordinary with an authentic stone look that combines old-world charm with casual sophistication - at a fraction of the cost of real stone. Unlike cultured stone or brick, these stones are attached by a bracketing system that is cast into them during the manufacturing process. They are not mortared into place; instead all the joints are caulked and sanded to give the appearance of grout. The specifically engineered bracket system creates a continuous gap between the stone siding and the structure, preventing dry-rot and mold. They are more resistant to seismic movement because they are individually supported, giving your home better structural integrity and also increasing its value.

These pre-cast stones have many benefits. Environmentally friendly, they are made of natural materials such as; Portland cement, sand, pumice and water. This durable concrete, can withstand the abuse of natural elements such as rain, hail and UV rays. Its rain-screen system will actually deflect any moisture directed at the building. They are fire resistant, low maintenance and can be cleaned up with water. In the unlikely event that a tile becomes damaged, it can easily be individually replaced.

This unique system is available in a variety of styles and colors, and with matching accessories like molding, address blocks and foundation vent covers. Since the color is mixed in during production, the added expense of repainting your homes exterior every few years is not necessary.

Using only certified installers, Castia Stone can replace your home’s stucco with this unique interlocking system, which is backed by a limited lifetime warranty. They also have an on-site design center which allows you to view a computerized rendering of your finished home before the remodeling phase begins. For more information on how to give your home a brand new look, you can call Castia Stone at www.castiastone.com.