PRODUCT INFORMATION
MANMADE ROCKS:
Method #1: Group rocks
This method is typically employed by most companies who install artificial rock work. It is cheaper and
faster than method #2. This method features hand carved concrete which has been
installed over metal mesh, steel, or chicken wire. Shapes are created by
forming steel cages in the shapes of rocks. These cages are then covered in
cement and hand carved prior to the concrete hardening. Because of the limited
time available between the application of the wet cement and the time that it
takes to dry, not a lot detail can be achieved. After the cement has dried, a
latex based paint is sprayed as a finish coat. The result is a rock which looks
very artificial. Typical examples of this type of work can be seen at amusement
ride parks, Disneyland, zoos, and Las Vegas hotels.
Method #2: Handcrafted individual rocks (Our method)
This method is rarely employed by most companies. It involves more time and in addition, molds that must be
created and maintained. This process is therefore, more expensive, however, it
creates (if done correctly), extremely realistic looking rocks and stones. The
first stage of the work involves the creation of molds. These molds are made
from real boulders and rock formations that are found in nature. A crew travels
usually far distances to find interesting and unique rocks for the molds. After
creation of the molds, they are transported to our factory for reinforcement and
preparation for shooting the actual artificial rocks. The rocks are created
from a combination of sprayed concrete, and fiberglass material. Once dried,
the mold is peeled, and the rock is now ready for installation. The rocks are
then transported to the job site and installed one by one. After installation,
the gaps between the rocks must be filled by hand and then hand embossed to
match the texture of the casting. Finally a hand stained finish is applied in
several stages and layers. This method truly creates an almost exact
reproduction of rocks in their natural state.
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