Whether you are building a primary residence or a new commercial building cast stone provides beautiful architectural elements. Cast stone has the look and feel of natural stone but offers numerous advantages; it is a less expensive material to manufacture and install, can be reinforced with rebar, the color is cast into the stone so you don’t have to paint, and design options are unlimited. Cast stone projects vary from functional items including stair treads, pier caps, wall cap, pool coping and balustrade to decorative items including finials, medallions and frieze panels. The following project areas can provide numerous ideas on how architects, contractors and designers have used cast stone to enhance their project.