Artform
FINE DETAILING COMPONENTS WITH A NATURALLY WEATHERED APPEARANCE

The structural strength of precast concrete is combined with the
fine definition of stone detailing in Artform, a wet-cast material
which can be moulded to virtually any shape. Artform creates
detailing which has an immediately established, naturally weathered
appeal, either as a stand-alone product in its own right or as a
wet-cast equivalent to the Cast Stone Dressings range.
Artform is a structural material with load-bearing capabilities yet
it can be moulded to low tolerances, ensuring accurately
dimensioned components with sharp arrises, even on complex shapes.
It is a material with low surface absorption offering improved
weathering characteristics for detailing and with high impact
resistance.
Artform components are available as standard in six 'natural'
colour variations to complement the Forticrete Cast Stone Dressings
range:
- Portland
- Bath
- Buff
- Holyrood
- Glamis Red
- Sherwood
Non-standard colours can be created for projects, dependent on volumes.
Compressive Strength:
Forticrete Precast
components have a minimum strength of 25N/mm˛ which is achievable
for unsymmetrical units. The strength may increase for units that
are cast in a rectangle or square shape with no deviation.
Reinforcement & Fixing:
The only
reinforcement that is incorporated into Forticrete Precast Products
is for handling within the factory manufacturing environment.
Design for structural reinforcement and specialist fixings should
be detailed by the structural engineer carrying out the design for
the specific project. The lead times for Precast products will be
reduced considerably if the above information is supplied with the
order.
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