Synthetic Stone Balustrades

What are Synthetic Stone Balustrades?

Synthetic stone balustrade systems are a complete set of spindles, posts, railings, finials, columns, and caps to add to your home’s façade or veranda. Synthetic stone balustrade systems can be added to your residence’s porch, patio, or balconies to add dimension and architectural drama to your home while adding value.  Classic stone balustrade systems can be made of different synthetic composites to create your synthetic stone building material.  Synthetic stone balustrades are made up of a combination of stone dust and polymer which is cast to make balustrades and railings.  Synthetic balustrade systems are an economical and affordable way to add design elements to your home and can also be made from PVC, polyurethane as well as synthetic stone.

Using a synthetic stone product is a fraction of the cost of what natural stone product can cost therefore you get more product for the cost.  General Masonry Supply Venture in Northbrook, IL carries an array of synthetic stone balustrade systems for you to choose from that range from different baluster heights, baluster designs, and paint grades.  Synthetic stone balustrades will compliment your home, are low maintenance, and the new edition to your home will last a long time.  Come down to our showroom and browse our complementary products or Contact Us Today to Learn More about purchasing and installing synthetic stone balustrades that are right for your residential or commercial construction project!

Are Synthetic Stone Balustrade Systems easy to install?

Synthetic stone balustrade systems are extremely easy to install and come with all the coordinating hardware your installer or contractor would need to complete the installation.  Because of the casting process uses stone dust and polymer resin, the finished synthetic stone product is hollow, thus making it easier to handle and install than natural stone which is much heavier than synthetic stone. Even though the synthetic stone balustrade systems are hollow and lighter, make no mistake that they withstand the elements as well as natural stone balustrade systems and products.  Their design and interlocking systems complete with columns, posts, railings make synthetic stone balustrade systems a durable, quality product that is sturdy and strong.  If you wish to have lamp lighting at your balustrade posts having hollow synthetic balustrade systems are great to run electrical wiring and conduit through. General Masonry Supply Venture can help you find a contractor to install your synthetic stone balustrade system at your home or if you are in the Northbrook area, our sister company could help you install your synthetic stone balustrades. Come down to our showroom and browse our complementary products or Contact Us Today to Learn More about purchasing and installing synthetic stone balustrades that are right for your residential or commercial construction project!

Are Synthetic Stone Balustrade Systems one standard height?

Synthetic stone balustrades can come in many different baluster heights and railing widths.  Synthetic stone balustrades can range from a few feet high to fencing height depending on where you want to add them to your home.  Synthetic stone balustrade railings can range from 4 inches thick up to 10” thick depending on where you are a installing the synthetic stone balustrade system to your home or yard.  If you want to come up with a design that is unique to your home and you can even mix and match synthetic stone balustrades of the same height.  At General Masonry Supply Venture in Northbrook, IL we can go over your design inspirations with you to find the right custom synthetic stone balustrade design system for your home and we can help measure what height balustrades you will need to achieve your design goals.  Come down to our showroom and browse our complementary products or Contact Us Today to Learn More about purchasing and installing synthetic stone balustrades that are right for your residential or commercial construction project!

Are Synthetic Stone Balustrades paintable and easy to clean?

Synthetic stone balustrades can be painted and are offered in paint grade materials.  Synthetic stone balustrade systems can also be integrally pigmented in the casting process to have color added.  Paint grade synthetic stone balustrade systems are extremely easy to paint and are easy to clean and can be power washed with SureKlean weather seal products just like natural stone masonry products. Over time your exterior elevation can accumulate all kinds of debris and the accumulation can be from dirt to stains from rain, snow, algae, bird droppings, mold and mildew will need to be power washed off.  Your paint grade synthetic stone balustrade system can be power washed along with the rest of your home whether it is made from brick or stone masonry exterior elevation.  General Masonry Supply Venture in Northbrook, IL would be happy to assist you in finding the right paint grade synthetic stone balustrade system and coordinating cleaning products for your home’s exterior elevation.  We can also guide you in finding the right pigment color for your custom made pigmented synthetic stone balustrades.  Come down to our showroom and browse our complementary products or Contact Us Today to Learn More about purchasing and installing synthetic stone balustrades that are right for your residential or commercial construction project!