Memorial Estate Boulders FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Memorial Estate Boulders

Please review our FAQ for questions you might have about our memorial estate boulders. If you can not find the answer here please contact us. Click on the question and you will be taken to the answer.

How are the Estate Boulders manufactured and shipped? 

How many years will they last? 

Do the boulders require special care? 

Is there a manufacturer's product guarantee? 

How are the Estate Boulders colored? 

What choice of natural colors are available? 

How are the plaques or signs installed on the Estate Boulders? 

How many days before we receive my order? How will it be shipped? 

Should we worry about possible theft of our Estate Boulder? 

How are the Estate Boulders manufactured and shipped?    Back

The rugged castings are hollow, approx. one-inch thick, and open at the bottom. They weigh between 275-400 lbs. (but are exact replicas of rocks that would normally weigh two tons) and are manufactured from construction-grade GFRC cast stone to withstand freeze-thaw conditions and 9,000 psi (pounds per square inch) of pressure. They are crated on pallets and shipped via nationally-recognized common carriers such as FedEx Freight.

How many years will they last?    Back

Due to modern high-performance polymers and other scientifically-developed, construction-grade admixtures, our GFRC cast stone replications are designed to last for generations--even in freeze-thaw conditions and in the face of mowers, watering and trimming--and typically wear in the same manner as, or superior to, natural rock.

The rocks are actually one of the few products that will look better with age as the elements (i.e., rain, sun and snow) give them an even more lifelike, weathered appearance with each passing year.

It's important to note that a national expert in the restoration of historical monuments made from marble and granite such as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery (who represents the firm that did most of the artifact restoration for the HMS Titanic) has estimated GFRC cast stone products will last 100-150 years before requiring any restoration work. In fact, he said that is about the same duration after which monuments made from other materials such as marble and granite need work.

Do the boulders require special care?    Back

The boulders are made to last outdoors for generations without any special maintenance or care whether located in high humidity, extreme heat or freeze-thaw conditions.

Is there a manufacturer's product guarantee?    Back

A 100% Satisfaction Guarantee is offered for the lifetime of each boulder if the craftsmanship is found to be defective in any way (with the exception of naturally-occurring adjustments in color). Customers with a valid defective craftsmanship claim will receive an immediate replacement with an identical product once the claim is confirmed.

How are the Estate Boulders colored?    Back

Since detailed latex molds for the boulders are tediously taken from actual rocks found in nature, our customers expect that the color process used for them match the realism of the replica castings.

Their demand for quality is met by skilled craftsmen who enhance the GFRC cast stone with permanent natural shades using a proprietary coloring process which requires no special maintenance in the future (as previously mentioned, our customers are usually pleased to learn the three basic colors of the boulders will actually appear more lifelike over the years with the helpful affects of the natural elements such as the sun, snow and rain).

What choice of natural colors are available?    Back

There are three natural colors to choose: Slate Gray (popular in the Midwest and East Coast areas of the United States), Sandstone and Red Rock.

How are the plaques or signs installed on the Estate Boulders?    Back

Once the plaque or sign is received by the manufacturer, they will install it in a custom hand-chiseled recess in the chosen boulder with your choice of industrial epoxy adhesive or hardware that can be screwed into the drilled and tapped reverse side of a plaque or sign after they drill holes into the boulder to accept it.

Customers who want the flexibility of being able to remove the plaque or sign in the future for whatever reason normally choose installation with hardware whereas the industrial epoxy adhesive is a popular choice with those who want a permanent mounting.

How many days before we receive my order? How will it be shipped?    Back

Please discuss the turnaround time for your order with one of our sales associates who can better estimate delivery based on the length of time it takes to complete your sign or plaque before it is delivered to the Estate Boulders' manufacturer where it will be installed in the rock, crated on a pallet and shipped to its final destination.

Should we worry about possible theft of our Estate Boulder?    Back

Once customers see how realistic the 350-400 lb. rock reproductions are, they often agree it's unlikely anyone is going to bother with what appears to be a two-ton natural rock that would require incredible effort and a crane to move.

However, if they feel it's necessary in their area, we suggest the use of the heavy-duty rebar hook manufactured underneath each rock for anti-theft purposes.

To use this feature, a customer should purchase a length of chain of which one end is locked onto the rebar hook (with an inexpensive combination or key lock) while the remainder of the chain is pushed into a cement-filled hole underneath the boulder where it can be left to dry to form a pillar for extra anchor security.

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