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Facing the Retaining Walls with Cultured Stone VideoOn the exterior of the Rowley home, extensive retaining walls, foundation work, and curving stairways in cement block are ready to be dressed out and finished in Cultured Stone from Owens Corning. Mark Murphy, from Owens Corning, joins Bob to explain how Cultured Stone is created and installed. These cast cement, pumice, and iron oxide products are made in molds taken from real field stones to look like regional stones in both shape and color. Cultured Stone is lighter than real stone and has a flat back for easy mortaring. It is applied like traditional stone and shaped by the vision of the mason who leaves an individual stamp by the pattern created. Cultured Stone costs about 50 percent less than a traditional stone facade because it is a huge timesaver. It even comes with 90 degree returns for easy corners, which make this project ideal for do-it-yourselfers. Cultured Stone layouts are figured based on linear feet and number of corners. With over 100 different stone type and color combinations, there is enough variety to suit any style.
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