Lunch & Learn – The Understanding of Architectural Cast Stone Detailing

AIA Triangle Lunch & Learn Program

Sponsored by

The Understanding of Architectural Cast Stone Detailing

(1 AIA/HSW Credit)

Thursday, September 30, 2021 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

NC State University Club | 4200 Hillsborough Street | Raleigh, NC 27606

Face masks are required inside the University Club for this program

AIA Triangle Members/AIA Triangle Annual Partners: $0 | Non-members: $25

Attendees will receive information about how to properly detail Cast Stone for a variety of project types. Building movement and dead loads as a function of the design requirements for veneers are discussed. The proper use of anchors, types of mortar, sealant joints and kerfs on exterior veneer applications are also addressed in this informative session. Attendees will be able to understand appropriate specification of Cast Stone for architectural applications.

Learning Objectives

• Participants will learn the relationship of building movement and dead loads to Cast Stone installation
• Participants will understand the use of anchors, mortar and sealant joints and kerfs in Cast Stone veneers
• Participants will understand the properties of Architectural Cast Stone
• Participants will learn design and installation techniques as they relate to anchors and exterior Cast Stone veneers

Presented by:

Craig Lyon, Custom Cast Stone, Architectural Products Manager

Craig has 25 years experience in architectural cast stone manufacturing.  With Custom Cast Stone, he has handled everything from accounting, sales, and product development.  On a technical level he has worked with aggregate evaluation, mold fabrication, and cast stone installation.  He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Cast Stone Institute and serves as the Chairperson for the AIA Committee and Thin Stone Development Committee.  He also serves as a voting member on The Masonry Society’s Architectural Cast Stone committee for TMS Standards 404-504-604

• Face masks are required inside the University Club for this program
• AIA Member/AIA Triangle Annual Partner: $0 | Non-Member $25
• So we may have an accurate count for food, RSVP is required by 10:00 am on September 28th