Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Boral Cutured Stone Veneer from ProCoat Adds Elegance and Value


Few improvements create a warmer or more elegant atmosphere than a stone veneer covering for a fireplace or exterior wall. Boral® has been creating high-quality, aesthetically pleasing and affordable cultured stone options for over 50 years. Partnering with ProCoat of Denver, Boral offers a broad range of attractive stone solutions for use in and around beautiful homes.
Besides manufacturing a extensive selection of cultured stone, Boral is the sole producer of ProCoat’s exclusive line of ProStone® products. These stone materials are affordable, meet stringent Colorado building standards, and are guaranteed for up to 50 years. With the look and texture of real stone, ProStone’s natural beauty and variety can dress up any environment without costing a fortune.
ProStone products from ProCoat and Boral are perfect for virtually any interior or exterior application. The products may be used as an exterior cladding to upgrade a business or residence, while also offering a dramatic option for a fireplace surround, interior wall, or any outdoor living area.
The high-performing materials are durable, low-maintenance, sustainable, and affordable.
Durability
While offered with a 50-year guarantee, all of the beautiful ProStone veneers are subject to Boral’s 63-point inspection process before leaving the production facility. The testing protocols are conducted to ensure durability, quality, and consistency. As an endorsement for Boral’s stringent quality assurance processes, the ICC (International Code Council) Evaluation Service’s Report for strict quality enforcement and code compliance.
Maintenance
ProStone materials require virtually no maintenance. As with any exterior material, periodic light washing is suggested to remove accumulated dust and grime to maintain the like-new appearance of the stone veneer. ProStone Cultured Stone requires no sealing, coating, or painting.
Value
According to the Boral website, an independent study concluded that the addition of a full cultured stone façade of a home or business would increase the value of the structure by 6%. As for buyer perception, the value increases by up to 10%. In some cases, the addition of a classic stone façade may mean the difference between selling the home quickly or waiting months or more to find a buyer, usually at a significantly lower selling price.
Sustainability
Cultured stone is far more sustainable that natural stone. The amount of fuel to extract and transport the stone material is far more than in the production of ProStone cultured stone. Also, 54% of the materials used to produce Boral Cultured Stone is from pre-consumer waste. Boral Cultured Stone is the industry’s only GREENGUARD-certified veneer product.


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