Why do I need filler panels?
Filler panels are used to cover the area between the firebox opening & the surround when the desired mantel is larger than the firebox. Other materials such as marble or granite (obtained from other sources) [...]
July 2018
Is the surface of the mantels smooth or rough?
Our mantels are available in two finishes: a smooth finish and a distressed finish. Our standard smooth finish is like fine honed limestone. (Not shiny like polished granite.) To achieve this finish, we wet sand [...]
How is delivery of the fireplace to my home or home site handled?
We handle crating and shipment to your home. In most areas of the county, we can arrange lift-gate service to your home. In a few areas, or if there is not sufficient access, you or [...]
How do I measure my fireplace?
The critical dimensions are obtained by measuring the actual firebox opening, left to right, and up and down. Also, the distance from the bottom of the opening to the floor if the firebox is raised [...]
Can we buy a mantel without a hearth or filler panels?
Yes, all of our components can be purchased separately.
Are all cast stone products cast limestone?
No. Most cast stone products are concrete made with Portland cement, silica sand and aggregate filler, and are generally used in exterior architectural applications. To have the elegance of natural limestone, with the uniform strength [...]
What are the advantages of using cast limestone instead of cut limestone?
There are many: Through the use of precision moulds, casting is more exact than carving. Cast limestone has a more uniform strength than quarried stone. Our cast limestone has a lower absorption rate and is [...]
What is cast limestone?
Our cast limestone is made from limestone quarried near Austin, Texas that has been crushed to our specifications; mixed with additives to improve workability and strength, and then formed in custom molds. With cast limestone, [...]