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Updated: Tuesday, 30 Nov 2010, 10:04 AM EST
Published : Tuesday, 30 Nov 2010, 8:08 AM EST

Charley Belcher found himself an interesting assignment today: he visited Italian Cast Stone, a local company that makes precast stone and foam. Their work can be seen on and in buildings and homes all over the Tampa Bay area

This business, run by a couple who started by mixing cement in their backyard, has made a name for itself in Tampa Bay and throughout southwest Florida. Charley learned the mold and stone-making process while taking in many of their beautiful designs and architectural creations.

To learn more about Italian Cast Stone, call them at (813) 902-8900 or visit their website at www.italiancaststone.com .

Italy is a country known for its architectural beauty. It’s no wonder that, for centuries, architects and designers have looked to its trademark style for inspiration.

Italian Cast Stone brings this old-world style and elegance to your projects using state-ofthe-art technology and artisan expertise. We specialize in the design and manufacture of architectural precast stone and EPS foam elements.

Our Family brings over 70 years of experience, superior craftsmanship and integrity of service to every project. Our modern processes ensure that each job receives excellence of design and high-quality materials to achieve the finest results.

Bring your sketches, blueprints, photographs to us. Our creative experts will turn them into reality, specific to your needs, including timelines and cost factors.

Italian Cast Stone takes pride in exceeding your expectations of beauty, quality and customer service on every job, from start to finish.

Welcome to Italian Cast Stone, your leader in precast architectural stone and foam. Italian Cast Stone is the premiere designer and manufacture of precast stone and foam in Southwest Florida. Our services extend beyond just precast stone, but delve into architectural foam, stucco, fountains/planters, custom fireplaces and beyond. Our precast stone and foam is supported by over 70 years of knowledge and expertise and a strong commitment to customer service.

We have established our presence in the precast stone industry in both residential and commercial markets. We can take your dream ideas, sketches, photos and fabricate them into stone reality. Italian Cast Stone works hand in hand with architects, homeowners and general contractors alike, with it’s specialty in fabrication of precast stone columns, balustrades, pier & wall cap, fireplace and ornamental veneer pieces.

Our craftsmanship is exemplary with an attention to detail for the finer points of your project.

Our precast stone, foam and stucco projects range from the small additions and renovations to large-scale educational institutions and commercial mixed used projects. Please contact us with your blueprints, hand sketches or photos, so we can help manufacture your precast dreams.