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- Ashlar BlocksCast Stone Ashlar is a smooth finished block that is used as a cost effective alternative to natural stone, but with characteristics of the real thing.
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- KeystonesOur L shaped Cast Stone Cosmetic Keystones are used as a design feature above windows and doors. They are designed to be used in conjunction with our decorative heads.
- String CoursesCast Stone String Course is a feature detail of stone that is used to break up large areas brick/block work by adding a contrasting feature within the build. The string course is complemented with internal and external 90 degree returns for a complete design.
- QuoinsHigh quality Cast Stone Quoin details available in a range of sizes. Available in the ever popular bath colour. Click Cast Stone supplies only the highest quality cast stone from the market leading manufacturer, Forticrete.
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- PlinthsOur plinth units are used as a feature band on top of 150mm thick wall which steps back to a 100mm thick wall. The plinths are complimented with internal and external 90 degree returns for a complete design.
- CillsCast Stone Cills (Stooled and Slip). A Stooled Cill is a traditional cill that has a 102.5mm stooling at each end built into the wall. Slip Cills fit between the reveals and is not built into the adjacent walls.
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John Woods Statue

Forticrete Cast Stone specified for statue of John Woods, Leigh Rugby League legend

John Woods Statue

A cast stone plinth from Forticrete has been specified for a bronzed statue to celebrate the career of Rugby League side Leigh Centurions all-time leading points scorer, John Woods.

The recently unveiled nine ft statue sits outside the clubs 12,000 capacity stadium at Leigh Sports Village, a multi-million pound multi-use sports, retail and housing development in Leigh, Greater Manchester.

Designed by developer McCauls, the bronzed statue was funded by Leigh Centurion fans, local businesses and a donation from Wigan Councils Brighter Borough initiative which provides a fund for councillors to support schemes that benefit the community.

As architects for the project, PAB Architects specified a wet cast plinth from Forticrete in a bespoke oval shape, representative of a rugby ball, to honour Woods time with Leigh Centurions which saw him amass 2,492 points from 349 appearances. Forticrete’s Cast Stone dressings are the perfect example of time-honoured craftsmanship and technology working together in perfect harmony. The result is a wide range of unrivalled quality Cast Stone products to create inspiring, elegant features and detailing.

PROJECT LOCATION
Manchester

CLIENT
PAB Architects

COMPLETED
2016

PRODUCTS

Cast Stone
Plinths & String Courses

“Forticrete cast stone provided the ideal solution. Not only was Forticrete able to seamlessly replicate natural stone in a more cost-effective and timely way, but they were able to do so despite the plinth being an irregular shape. Specifying the cast stone in a wet cast format also ensured the plinth is high impact resistant against the weather“

James Hunter, Associate at PAB Architects