Working with RockCast Architectural Stone

Create and provide a full-size field panel if project budget allows. Reading Rock's RockCast field panels allow the architect to verify:
- Texture and color of the cast stone
- Fit of adjacent units
- Quality of construction
Submit full-size sample pieces of RockCast architectural stone units previously made by manufacturer using materials from same sources proposed for use in project.
Viewing conditions should be equal to approved sample when viewed in direct daylight at 10' between architectural stone units of similar age, subjected to similar weathering conditions.
Do not reject architectural stone units with minor chipping resulting from shipping and delivery unless chipping is obvious under direct daylight at 20’ as determined by architect.
Clean samples or field panels based on Reading Rock recommendations.
Submit copies of all shop drawings to the specifier and owner as required.
Do not double stack pallets.
Ventilate units under cover to prevent condensation.
Prevent contact with dirt, splashing or other damage.
Examine units prior to installation, do not install unacceptable units.
Protect architectural stone corners and edges during handling and installation to prevent chipping, cracking or other damage.
Long units must be handled at the center and both ends simultaneously to prevent cracking.
Store architectural stone units on pallets with nonstaining waterproof covers.
Do not use pry bars or other equipment in a manner that could damage architectural stone units.

Reading Rock warrants its products to meet ASTM manufacturing guidelines and specifications provided the products have been installed, used and maintained according to accepted ASTM masonry standards and as recommended by the manufacturer.