Haddonstone discusses how its Building and Construction team can help architects deliver outstanding cast stone components for their residential projects.
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As a long established and well-respected manufacturer of high-quality cast stone, Haddonstone has built a strong relationship with the UK’s leading architects and created some of the most stunning stone structures for inspirational buildings past and present. With more than 25 year of experience at the family-run firm, Toby Marlow is the Director leading Haddonstone’s Building and Construction team. He is engaged on a day-to-day basis with ensuring architectural projects are managed and completed to today’s exacting standards.
As a founding member of the UK Cast Stone Association, Haddonstone has always invested to ensure its diverse range of standard products, as well as its continuous output of bespoke items, are manufactured to exceed industry standards, while also respecting the environment. In fact, more than 80 per cent of the Building and Construction team’s components are produced to meet their clients’ precise requirements. This involves the unique skillset of the craftsmen in Haddonstone’s molds workshop, constant monitoring of the mixes which fill them, and rigorous testing of the finished products. The latter includes water absorption rate, compressive strength and pull-out strength, as well as visual inspections and regular independent testing.
Toby Marlow, Director of Haddonstone’s Building and Construction team
Toby comments: “Here at Haddonstone we are fully committed to meeting architects’ requirements whether they relate to a major new housing development, a one-off Georgian style property, or the repair and restoration of a listed period property. We can offer site surveys where required, supply of very detailed CAD drawings or building elevations, guidance on installation and after sales service – to ensure quality and durability are achieved every time. We have our own transport fleet, can recommend experienced installation specialists local to projects, and will always work with our clients to resolve their issues.”
How are the needs of architects and property owners addressed by Haddonstone?
Haddonstone has a well-established Building & Construction team whose job it is to ensure that projects are delivered on time and to the customer’s full satisfaction, irrespective of the size of order.
When is Haddonstone’s Building and Construction team available to consult regarding projects and specific orders?
The helpful, professional team is available five days a week during office hours. On occasions – perhaps where an enquiry relates to guidance on area specific conservation matters, or the possible effects of localised air pollution – the team may refer the client to an appropriate independent consultant. Meanwhile, Haddonstone’s approved specialist installers are also available to advise on practical challenges.
What design assistance can customers expect to access?
Haddonstone is very flexible in the ways we receive and digest project specific information, which can include the supply of general arrangement, 3D images and CAD drawings, sketches or photographs of old and damaged components that require matching. Along with a quotation, Haddonstone will generate integrated production drawings using AutoCAD software. This enables architects and construction managers to gain a full understanding of the products and design capabilities. Private clients normally prefer to receive detailed component drawings along with plan and elevation drawings. General technical drawings are available to download from the Haddonstone website.
Does Haddonstone supply bespoke products in addition to its standard ranges?
Over 80 per cent of the company’s Building and Construction cast stone components are bespoke made to meet clients’ requirements. As a result, designers and project managers work closely with architects to detail and produce components for any age or style of property. These can include string courses, copings, entablatures, keystones, cills, and a wide variety of plaques and other enrichments.
What styles of architecture does Haddonstone offer?
Many of the contemporary developments Haddonstone is asked to get involved with draw on the Georgian era, although the company is also experienced in supplying Victorian, Edwardian and other period styles. Much of its statuary is classical or contemporary. With unrivalled workshop facilities, Haddonstone can produce virtually any type of component to order and in a selection of colours.
How can architects and contractors keep track of their orders once placed?
Once an order has been placed, a unique order number is issued via email confirmation and updates on the delivery date can be obtained by contacting an allocated project manager. Call-off of deliveries from large orders are carried out in the same way.
Contact Details
For more information on Haddonstone’s products and services, including from the Building and Construction team, please click here. For further information, call 01604 770711 or visit the Haddonstone website.
Source: Architecture Today