Moulds are fitted to the blockwork prior to the scratchcoat, this allows direct fixing to the blockwork.  They can also be fixed to the scratch coat if required.  Moulds are typically installed once the external windows and doors are installed prior to the commencement of external plastering.

Moulds are fixed in place using an external grade flexible adhesive, and also they are through fixed with masonary fixings (fixings must be countersunk and pointed upon completion).

Yes we can manufacture our moulds to fit any  shape or size, each door moulding is hand made to the specific size and profile of the opening to which it is to be fitted.

Yes mouldings can be made and fitted to an exising building .

Yes all mouldings can be painted using a suitable external paint, we recommend that all mouldings are painted to complete the product fully.

Yes this is an important consideration, before ordering your window cills it is best to obtain the size of the preferred concrete window mould and order the window cills to suit the selected concrete moulding.

EaEach mould has steel located in it for strenght, the location of this will deermine how it should be handled, generally long lenghts should be handled carefully by 2 people holding it at each end, edge up in profile with the rear down to ensure it is not damaged, do not lift centrally as this will lead to damage to the structure of the mouldch mould has steel located in it for strength, the location of this will determine how it should be handled, generally, long lengths should be handled carefully by 2 people holding it at each end, edge up in profile with the rear down to ensure it is not damaged, do not lift centrally as this will lead to damage to the structure of the mould.

Positioned at the top or both of the shafts on either side of the door. Moulds are fitted to the blockwork prior to the scratch coat, this allows direct fixing to the blockwork.  They can also be fixed to the scratch coat if required.  Moulds are typically installed once the external windows and doors are installed prior to the commencement of external plastering.

Positioned vertically either side of the door between corbals

Baseblocks are often used at the bottom of the moulding build up on each side of the door

Centre Keyston is located in the arch above the door or window

The leading edge of the mould is set forward beyond the blockwork by approx 15-20mm to form a rule for the plasterer to rub up the door or window reveals.

Inside leading edge of the mould profile is set back a distance from the opening typically 45mm-75mm depending on the application

An arch profile that is formed with more than one radius, is typically more the case with period Georgian style doors.

An Arch is formed with a single radius resulting in a mitre section at either side to meet the mould rising to meet it.

Small right-angle-shaped pieces are set directly below the soffit to give the impression of supporting structure, these are repeated in close proximity to each other.