| What is the product made of? It's made of high-density polyurethane. It's the same material that Disney uses to produce their synthetic rock formations, with over 30 years of proven performance. Polyurethane was developed in the 1930s and is used to produce everything from car parts to roller blade wheels. How do you get real stone colouring? The colouring is achieved using iron oxides (real stone dust). Different colours are applied into the mold prior to casting the liquid polyurethane. It's baked onto the product during curing, and is permanent. This is why the products look like real stone - the surface is! Does the product emit any toxic fumes? The product emits no toxic fumes and is 100% inert. It's rated a "built green" product. Even in a fire the smoke it produces is less toxic than burning wood. How does the product hold up? It's an extremely durable product. The colour and surface is very UV stable, and tests show it will maintain its authentic look for over 20 years. With our recommended application of the Seal Krete clear coat, it virtually will not fade over years of exposure. It has a higher impact resistance than real stone and is very difficult to fracture. How difficult is it to install decorative stone products? It is a very user friendly product and is quite simple to install using woodworking tools, glue and screws. A section can typically be installed in only a few minutes. Is the product fireproof? Our products are not fireproof, however they are approved for application on practically all residential and commercial applications. With a fire rated formulation, our products can achieve a "class 1" fire rating, making them acceptable for most fire rated projects. Is the product waterproof? Our products are closed cell content, meaning they do not absorb moisture. They also do not support mold and fungus, and can be applied below soil grade. For more information on the performance of this incredible product please contact J & M Comprock |