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CADdetails Industry Spotlight
AEC Building & Design Industry News

Learn about the latest construction industry trends in CADdetails.com Industry Spotlight! This special section of our site profiles different industry clusters and displays links to leading product manufacturers. Each issue contains valuable product information, company contact information, and downloadable CAD details that you can drag & drop directly into your drawings. Visit our Industry Spotlight section at www.CADdetails.com.

July 2005 Spotlight on Simulated Stone Products
Custom Rock International

PRIME BUILDING MATERIAL

Simulated stone was originally developed as a material for restoring old structures where the natural stone was deteriorating. Since its first development, it has quickly gained widespread industry acclaim as a durable and attractive alternative to natural cut building stone. In high demand due to its low cost and upscale appearance, simulated stone has been considered prime building material for many, many years [Read more]

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