Applications

The design advantages of architectural precast concrete are enhanced by the extraordinary whiteness of Lehigh White Portland Cements and by the excellent thermal properties, strength, noise reduction, low maintenance, moisture and fire resistant properties inherent in precast construction. Versatile architectural precast concrete units may be used as loadbearing or nonloadbearing wall panels, as well as conventionally reinforced or prestressed structural members. Precast elements permit fast, efficient erection.

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As an architectural design medium, cast-in-place white concrete offers unique opportunities for creativity, ingenuity and superior building engineering. From the simplicity of circles and squares, to the complexity of large, multi-story arches, canopies and columns, white cast-in-place concrete makes possible the cost-effective creation of unusual and intricately designed building components. 

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Cast Stone is an architectural precast concrete made with a mixture of Lehigh White Portland Cement and fine and coarse aggregates, creating an ideal replacement for natural cut building stone. Its superior strength and weathering qualities make it a prime choice for architectural consideration.

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Glass fiber reinforced concrete is a precast product, comprised of Lehigh White Portland Cement and sand mixed with alkali-resistant glass fibers. The fibers are similar in purpose to the reinforcing steel that is placed in tensile stress areas of concrete. This added flexural, tensile and impact strength makes GFRC architectural panels strong, yet lightweight. This architectural system offers a wide range of possibilities in size and shape, from short radius curves to sweeping arcs and 90-degree angles. When constructed using Lehigh White Portland Cement, GFRC panels afford architects one of the most innovative construction materials available for giving life to their designs.

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With increasing emphasis on highway safety and roadway aesthetics through initiatives undertaken by state Departments of Transportation, the use of Lehigh white cements affords the transportation professional an opportunity to fulfill safety and aesthetics strategic plan objectives. At night or in inclement weather, visibility of a concrete surface can double or even triple with the use of Lehigh white cements.

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Architectural designers, sculptors, landscapers and ornamental concrete producers recognize the added value of using Lehigh White Portland Cement in their creative designs. The classic elegance of cast stone ornamental concrete products and statuary dates back to ancient times and continues to be appreciated the world over. The use of Lehigh White Portland Cement in concrete products such as planters, fountains, ballustrades and gardens creates an exceptional opportunity to enhance the interior and exterior of any commercial or residential project. Lehigh White Cement also serves as the perfect matrix for coloring pigments, providing more accurate control in achieving the desired colors in quality ornamental concrete products.

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For over 4,000 years, roof tile has been recognized as a durable and beautiful building material. Innovative architects, builders and homeowners alike value the creative, luxurious appeal that concrete roof tile adds to virtually any building style. The varied and versatile shape, texture and color provided by concrete roof tile adds a dramatic dimension to a structure’s appearance. When used in the manufacture of roof tile, the quality, uniform color and strength of Lehigh White Cement assures that these unique characteristics will be achieved in each roofing project. Durability, low maintenance, fire-retardant and lasting beauty in a vast palette of colors make roof tile containing Lehigh White Cement the distinct choice of professional designers, builders and homeowners throughout North America.

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• Concrete roof tiles with Lehigh White Cement 

The need for perimeter security has grown with each crisis facing our country since World War II. It has become essential to protect vital aspects of our democracy: government building, U.S. embassies, courthouses, airports, sports arenas, corporate buildings and even private residences. Lehigh white cement used to create anti-ram planters, bollards, spheres and barriers is the perfect solution for integrating aesthetic design into modern security.

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Lehigh White Portland Cement is the cement of choice for professional pool and spa plasterers. White pool plaster, when properly applied to the interior of concrete pools and spas, creates a reflective, sparkling and refreshing ambiance which adds a charming grandeur to an entire pool setting. Pool plaster, comprised of Lehigh White Portland Cement and white sand and applied using the creative talents of professional pool plasterers, provides the ingredients to create outstanding award-winning designs.

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The low-cost durability and application ease of white portland cement stucco (plaster) makes it an ideal surface finish for almost any exterior or interior project. Non-combustible and resistant to termites, rot, fungus, cracking and chipping, white portland cement stucco finishes provide commercial, industrial and residential versatility in a surface material that improves and grows stronger with age.

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Tile grouts are designed not only to complement the beauty of ceramic tile, but also to permanently secure it in place and protect it from the damage of water infiltration. Portland cement remains the leading base for most tiles grouts because of its uniformity, strength, and plasticity. With Lehigh White Portland Cement, such inherent properties are assured through the rigidly controlled production process. The consistently pure white color provides a veritable artist’s canvas with which the grout manufacturer can produce a spectrum of colors in their richest, purest beauty.

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Lehigh White Portland Cement is specified by leading architects to ensure the consistent performance of their terrazzo designs. White portland cement terrazzo combines the lasting beauty of marble with the strength and durability of concrete. Absorption resistant portland cement terrazzo affords a low-cost, low-maintenance, reflective surface that is ideally suited for schools, hospitals, airports, shopping centers, office buildings and other public areas subject to a heavy volume of traffic or severe weather conditions. In addition to achieving beautiful, functional, versatile and economical wall and floor designs with its unique composition, cement-based terrazzo is a fire and smoke resistant material that withstands intense heat and open flame. With a uniform, true white cement matrix, architects can choose from a large selection of existing color formulas using a variety of marble, onyx, quartz, granite and other aggregate chips.

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White concrete flooring affords a low-cost, low-maintenance, reflective surface ideally suited for schools, hospitals, airports, shopping centers, office buildings, warehouses and public areas subject to heavy use. Polished concrete floors deliver clean, beautiful and economical floor designs that are resilient and long-lasting. Reflective floors cast with Lehigh White Portland Cement reduce lighting requirements and yield a brighter, safer finish.

Lehigh White Cement is the key ingredient in high-performance concrete mixes where consistency is essential. White cement can be combined with a diverse range of aggregate choices and color options that when ground and polished yield one of a kind dramatic finishes that impress. Specifiers and contractors choose white cement for a better, brighter finish.

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Lehigh White Masonry Cements are white portland cement-based products designed for making white or colored mortars as designated by ASTM Specification C 270 “Mortars for Unit Masonry.” Manufactured to meet ASTM C 91, Lehigh White Masonry Cement is a blend of white portland cement clinker with finely ground white limestone, combined with process additions that enhance water retention, workability, boardlife and durability. Enhanced developments in the manufacture of architectural concrete masonry units are greatly expanding the artistic horizons while simplifying the structural design of projects utilizing colorful architectural masonry construction. Leading architects have found these versatile building products to be a rewarding medium through which to achieve self-expression. In addition to design flexibility, concrete masonry construction offers a reliable and affordable structural scheme. A myriad of surface textures can be achieved with fluted, split faced, ground faced or other customized concrete block made with Lehigh White Portland Cement and installed with mortar made with Lehigh White Masonry Cement. The option of adding colored pigment provides a wealth of color schemes to every masonry project.

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The low-cost durability and application ease of white portland cement stucco (plaster) makes it an ideal surface finish for almost any exterior or interior project. Non-combustible and resistant to termites, rot, fungus, cracking and chipping, white portland cement stucco finishes provide commercial, industrial and residential versatility in a surface material that improves and grows stronger with age.

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The design advantages of architectural precast concrete are enhanced by the extraordinary whiteness of Lehigh White Portland Cements and by the excellent thermal properties, strength, noise reduction, low maintenance, moisture and fire resistant properties inherent in precast construction. Versatile architectural precast concrete units may be used as loadbearing or nonloadbearing wall panels, as well as conventionally reinforced or prestressed structural members. Precast elements permit fast, efficient erection. 

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For over 4,000 years, roof tile has been recognized as a durable and beautiful building material. Innovative architects, builders and homeowners alike value the creative, luxurious appeal that concrete roof tile adds to virtually any building style. The varied and versatile shape, texture and color provided by concrete roof tile adds a dramatic dimension to a structure’s appearance. When used in the manufacture of roof tile, the quality, uniform color and strength of Lehigh White Cement assures that these unique characteristics will be achieved in each roofing project. Durability, low maintenance, fire-retardant and lasting beauty in a vast palette of colors make roof tile containing Lehigh White Cement the distinct choice of professional designers, builders and homeowners throughout North America.

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Brochures

• Concrete roof tiles with Lehigh White Cement 

The low-cost durability and application ease of white portland cement stucco (plaster) makes it an ideal surface finish for almost any exterior or interior project. Non-combustible and resistant to termites, rot, fungus, cracking and chipping, white portland cement stucco finishes provide commercial, industrial and residential versatility in a surface material that improves and grows stronger with age.

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Tile grouts are designed not only to complement the beauty of ceramic tile, but also to permanently secure it in place and protect it from the damage of water infiltration. Portland cement remains the leading base for most tiles grouts because of its uniformity, strength, and plasticity. With Lehigh White Portland Cement, such inherent properties are assured through the rigidly controlled production process. The consistently pure white color provides a veritable artist’s canvas with which the grout manufacturer can produce a spectrum of colors in their richest, purest beauty.

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