Ilam Stone Litestone Heads and cills closely match cast stone in texture and colour whilst being only one third the weight of its dry cast equivalent.
Most pieces are within manual lifting recommendations a 1405 dry cast cill weighs approximately 61kg whereas the litestone product weighs approximately 22kg. Less weight = Improved handling, less damage.
Litestone is ideal for all large housing developers being available in a standard range of sizes and colours.
Examples of Ilam Stone Litestone Products
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Technical Data
| Property | Semi-Dry | Litestone |
|---|---|---|
| Manufactured to | BS 1217 | BS1170 Part 5 |
| Mean Compressive Strength | 35N/mm2 | 70N/mm2 |
| With no result less than | 28N/mm2 | 55.5N/mm2 |
| Water Absorbtion (CAP) | 1.00mg/mm2 | 0.68/mm2 |
| With no individual figure exceeding | 1.3mg/mm2 | 0.68mg/mm2 |
| On a 1500mm long x 140mm x 100mm Head, the component cracked at 1.38 KN, based on a ‘Point Loading’ over 100mm. The tests were performed without using any form of support lintel. The above allows brickwork to be built off the Litestone (as per Cast Stone) with supporting Lintel Catnic below. | ||
We Offer The Following Services & Products
- Architectural Cast Stone
- Wet Cast Stone
- Lite Stone
- Range of Colours
- Architect Support Services
- CAD Drawing Service
- Sales from Yard
- Regular Clearance Lines
- Sales to self builders
Contact
Telephone: 01773 520088
Lydford Road,
Meadow Lane Industrial Estate,
Alfreton,
Derbyshire,
DE55 7RQ
Hours of business
Monday-Friday:
8:30am – 5.00pm
Saturday & Sunday:
Closed