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A tradition of excellence FOR MORE THAN 60 YEARS, WE HAVE PAID CLOSE ATTENTION TO CHANGES IN the CONCERNS AND NEEDS of the consumer. THIS IS WHY, FROM THE VERY BEGINNING, WE HAVE BEEN TRAILBLAZERS FOR WHOM INNOVATION IS SYNONYMOUS WITH SUPERIOR DESIGN, QUALITY AND IMPECCABLE WORKMANSHIP. At Permacon, we create trends, are constantly improving our products, and making them more environmentally friendly. Since we launched Lafitt stone and Dufferin stone into the market, we ve often been imitated and copied, but never matched. Our passion for excellence doesn t stop with our products. Our concern for our clientele is also reflected in our development of a solid distribution network and our creation of an array of tools to help you complete your project. And, for real peace of mind, we offer, hands down, the best legal warranty on the market. We re dependable, we re trendsetters, we re respectful, and committed to our clientele. Those are the values that drive us. IT S NOT SURPRISING THAT WE RE CANADA S FIRST CHOICE. LEFT: LAFITT STONE RANGE MARGAUX BEIGE Page 22 3
OUR COMMITMENT aesthetics AND QUALITY Permacon offers you the best of both worlds. A distinctive and uncompromising combination of durability and elegance for projects that will stand the test of time, both in terms of style and performance. On one hand, we provide knowhow, standards, rigour, quality and attention to detail. On the other, our products feature the latest trends, innovations and carefully chosen shapes and colours. This is our commitment. THE WIDEST RANGE OF PRODUCTS ON THE MARKET Innovative products, developed in the industry s largest research and development centre in North America, reflecting the latest trends in masonry. BUILt WITH SOLID MATERIALS More stone, less sand! The manufacturing process for the stones, bricks and other Permacon masonry accessories results in products with superior density, which guarantees their durability. What s more, the superior density helps them stand up to the weather and de-icing salts. Nothing affects them, not even Mother Nature s wrath. COLOURS THAT LAST Our unique pigmentation process ensures pure shades of colours without any unpleasant surprises. This makes all the difference between shades that last and those that fade over time. Guidance and peace of mind In addition to our products, Permacon provides an open ear, support, and personalized service. From the decision-making process to the completion of every step in your masonry project and up to the application of the warranty, our only goal is to make your job easier along the way, and afterwards too! That s our promise. 50 YEARS OF COMPLETE PEACE OF MIND We offer a complete, clear and transferable warranty. The Permacon warranty corresponds in every respect to the requirements of the Consumer Protection Act. Your peace of mind will be guaranteed for fifty years. THE STRENGTH OF OUR NETWORK Permacon has twelve plants in Ontario and Québec, and over two hundred specialized distributors throughout Canada. We are the only manufacturer present in the major urban centres of these two provinces. NO MAINTENANCE You want to enjoy your masonry without having to worry about it. Solid and durable, Permacon products don t require any maintenance. HARMONIZE THE WHOLE LOOK A landscape design that enhances the style of your residence is easy to achieve thanks to the complementary nature of our landscaping and masonry products. 4
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2012 Masonry Collection Inspirations 08 Products 21 A section to inspire you at the turn of a page, with enchanting photographs, ideas, discoveries and innovations. Browse through the latest trends, styles and varied looks to create your own universe. When you know that Permacon has been the foundation for the most beautiful masonry projects for over six decades, it is easy to see how our products can contribute to your projects. LAFITT STONE...22 DUFFERIN STONE / DUFFERIN PLUS STONE... 26 LAMINA STONE...30 URBANA STONE... 32 CINCO STONE...34 CINCO BRICK...36 MELVILLE BRICK... 37 CARDIFF ACCESSORIES...38 WARRANTY...40 PLEASE NOTE: THE COLOURS OF THE PRODUCTS SHOWN IN THIS CATALOGUE ARE AS ACCURATE AS THE PHOTOGRAPHS ANd PRINTING PROCESS WILL ALLOW. THE COLOURS DEPEND ON NATURAL RAW MATERIALS THAT MAY CHANGE OVER TIME. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU MAKE YOUR FINAL COLOUR SELECTION BASED ON A current PRODUCT SAMPLE RATHER THAN ON THE PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWN HERE. EXPERTs SUGGESTIONS... 42 7
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Products This section contains our product range and valuable information to help you choose products and colours. These are the major steps in building a masonry project. LAFITT stone...22 DUFFERIN stone / DUFFERIN PLUS stone... 26 LAMINA stone...30 URBANA stone... 32 CINCO stone...34 CINCO brick...36 MELVILLE brick... 37 CARDIFF accessories...38 LEFT: Lafitt stone RANGE MARGAUX BEIGE Page 22 21
Lafitt stone Lafitt stone Description COLOURS OF THE ARTIS COLLECTION Lafitt stone will amaze you with the natural look of its subtle colour tones and texture that evokes incredibly stone carved by a stonemason. More than an aesthetic success, Lafitt stone is also a technical achievement that contributes tangibly to sustainable development through the minimal loss and waste during installation. new new ELEMENTAL COLOURS RANGE SINCLAIR GREY HARMONIZED PRODUCT - Range Newport grey Cinco Brick RANGE COVENTRY BEIGE HARMONIZED PRODUCT - Range Dunlop beige Cinco Brick ACCENT COLOURS Range Chambord grey Range Margaux beige BRISTOL RED HARMONIZED PRODUCT - Range Berkeley brown Lafitt Stone EATON GREY HARMONIZED PRODUCT - Range Chambord grey Lafitt Stone Range Amboise beige Range Dunlop beige DUO COLOURS new range berkeley BROWN range newport GREY Range Margaux beige & Range Chambord grey Range Margaux beige & Range Amboise beige 22
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Lafitt stone CHOICE OF JOINTS ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS AND OPTIONS Half-recessed joints Concave joints angled stone Eliminates a continuous vertical joint Improves the aesthetic of a 45 corner Improves the strength of a 45 corner Surround stone Substantial savings compared with other types of surrounds such as ornamental stones 24
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Dufferin stone / Dufferin Plus stone Dufferin stone Description ELEMENTAL COLOURS This classic and timeless stone seems imbued by history, recalling the unique appearance of old stone that served the first Canadian pioneers so well. Permacon s special manufacturing process gives the stone a slightly embossed, antique finish. With its wide range of colours, rounded contours, modular shapes, surround and angular stones, Dufferin stone offers exceptional versatility for interior and exterior architectural applications. This cladding confers an air of softness and warmth to your home. Range Lennox grey Range Orleans grey Dufferin Plus stone Description ELEMENTAL COLOURS This modular stone offers a fresh and contemporary approach to Dufferin stone. Due to our state of the art manufacturing process, Dufferin Plus stone has a cleaner contour and marked edges. Range Lennox grey Range Ramezay grey Range Orleans grey Range Clermont beige 26
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Dufferin stone / Dufferin Plus stone choice of joints ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS AND OPTIONS Flush Joints Recessed Joints Possibility Reverse stone angled stone Eliminates a continuous vertical joint Improves the aesthetic of a 45 corner Improves the strength of a 45 corner Surround stone Substantial savings compared with other types of surrounds such as ornamental stones 28
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Lamina stone Lamina stone Description ELEMENTAL COLOURS The only thick masonry veneer that offers a stacked stone look. Lamina stone provides a distinct appearance that enhances your architectural design through its innovative texture. This multi-length stone offers a great deal of benefits thanks to its unique design. Its original texture and colour choices bring out the best in every project. Lamina stone may be used on your entire facade or just to accentuate certain architectural elements such as wall sections or skirting. It can also be combined with our existing product line to create a unique work of art. Range Amboise beige Range Marella grey Range Margaux beige 30
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Urbana stone Urbana stone Description ELEMENTAL COLOURS This modern product has the look of large stonework highly sought after in an urban setting. Its exclusive and innovative manufacturing process gives it the finished look of slate and an appearance reminiscent of natural stone. The process creates, in random fashion, three distinct types of textures with marked edges. The richness of its finish and earth tones, the purity of its clean contours and its modular shape gives Urbana stone an array of benefits and offers you many ways to give your home its very own style. Its durability and refined appearance will last throughout the years without looking outdated. Range Laurentia grey Harmonized products: Range Orleans grey Melville brick Range Orleans grey Cinco brick Range Lennox grey CHOICE OF JOINTS Flush joints Recessed joints 32
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Cinco stone Cinco stone Description ELEMENTAL COLOURS Cinco stone is truly versatile, due to its four distinct colour options and a look that is part brick, part stone. With a double height and in five different lengths that are easy to mix and match, Cinco stone can also be used in design patterns with Cinco brick. Easy to use, Cinco stone perfectly complements the entire range of Permacon masonry and landscaping products. range margaux beige range amboise beige range CLERMONT beige range lennox Grey 34
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Cinco brick Cinco brick Description ELEMENTAL COLOURS PRESTIGE Is it brick or stone? Inspired by buildings constructed at the turn of the last century, Cinco brick was created in part to resemble stone. With its wide array of matched colours and lengths, Cinco brick creates the perfect accompaniment for Lafitt stone and Cinco stone. Cinco brick offers you a visual impact at an affordable price. Its unique height makes the installation similar to brick both in pattern and cost, while its choice of lengths and textures closely resemble stone. This product has everything you need to turn your imagination loose. Range Margaux beige Range Amboise beige ELEMENTAL COLOURS STANDARD Range Dunlop beige Range Chambord grey Range Lennox grey Range Clermont beige Range Marella grey Range berkeley brown new Range Orleans grey Range newport grey Note: To know more about our Cinco Brick duo colour possibilities, please refer to the Lafitt Stone section on page 22. 36
Melville brick Melville brick Description ELEMENTAL COLOURS Melville is a classic brick, designed to be a cost-friendly product (material and installation). Thanks to a unique manufacturing process, this brick presents a smooth antique finish in a wide range of blended natural colours. Melville is a versatile and urban product with its larger size and aesthetic properties. This product allows consumers the choice of using it as an accompaniment to stone or as the sole element in a traditional facade. Melville brick matches perfectly with Permacon s masonry, as well as landscaping products. Range terracotta new Range Dunlop beige Range Clermont beige Range Orleans grey Range Ramezay grey Range Lennox grey 37
Cardiff accessories Cardiff accessories Description COLOUR AND FINISHES This range of ornamental stones will enhance the exterior appearance of your home with a distinctive look similar to ornamental stones of days gone by. Such features as high density concrete and longer window sills makes for a durable and aesthetic material. Cardiff accessories also offer great flexibility for numerous applications. RocArt Off white Chiselled Off white POSSIBILITIES RocArt finish POSSIBILITIES Chiselled finish Window or door surround Window or door surround Corner detail & Lower wall Window or door surround Window or door surround Corner detail & Lower wall Note: The colours shown above are only to demonstrate the difference in texture among the stones. Only a physical sample will resemble the true colour of the product. 38
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STATEMENT OF WARRANTY: Residential Use Description of product The warranty applies to concrete masonry and landscaping products manufactured by Permacon Group, a division of Oldcastle Building Products Canada, Inc. (hereinafter Permacon ) and intended for residential use only. Definition of warranty Permacon hereby guarantees that, on the date of delivery, its concrete products are free from manufacturing defect. In addition, all Permacon products meet or exceed the current applicable standards set by the CSA (Canadian Standards Association), ASTM (American Standards for Testing Materials) and the B.N.Q. (Bureau de Normalisation du Québec). Under the strict condition that the provisions stated hereinafter are complied with, Permacon guarantees the structural integrity of its concrete landscaping and masonry products, for a period of fifty (50) years from the date of purchase of the product. The warranty applies to normal, non abusive use of the work. It covers any abnormal deterioration of surfaces that may be caused by the use of sodium chloride (NaCl) for de-icing pavers, slabs, or steps. Warranty exclusion The warranty does not apply to spalling or other breakages caused by impacts, abrasions or over stressing. The warranty does not apply when deterioration results from design or installations not complying with applicable codes, standards and recognized work procedures. The warranty also does not apply to impacts by snow removal equipment deemed abusive. Therefore, the owner is responsible in protecting the snow removal equipment in order to minimize the potential impact to the concrete products. This warranty does not apply to any damage resulting from an act of God or other damage to concrete products that may result from deliberate act or negligence on the part of the customer, owner of the building, installer or any third party. Implementation of warranty To receive the certificate of warranty, the customer must duly complete the form available at the following address: www.permacon.ca and submit it in accordance with the stated instructions. In the event of a claim, the Customer must present the certificate of warranty issued by Permacon, together with valid proof of purchase, namely the invoice, delivery slips or Permacon product identification sticker from the pallet. Permacon will supply, free of charge, a new product in replacement of the defective one if necessary, following inspection of the product by Permacon or one of its representatives or agents. Installation expenses remain the responsibility of the Customer. Transferability The warranty is transferable to the current owner or to any subsequent owner of the building or the job, on condition that it is accompanied by a valid proof of purchase and certificate of warranty issued by Permacon. 40
Landscaping in perfect harmony Total harmony begins by visualizing and planning your entire property. Once completed, your exterior landscaping will enhance your home and increase its value. Fortunately, all our stones and bricks match perfectly with our landscaping products. They provide endless ways to landscape your property with style and elegance, regardless of the look you want or the colours you like. Discover Permacon s range of landscaping products. You ll find everything you need to complete your dream project. For more information, call at 1-888-PERMACON and ask for our latest brochure of landscaping products. 2012 Trends Keep up with the latest fashions, trends and innovations in this new season. Discover all of our new products with our video. ipad application Download the ipad versions of our Landscaping and Masonry catalogues and take advantage of improved browsing through our mobile app exclusive content. Be inspired wherever you are! 41
Experts Suggestions for a harmonious landscape Masonry Lafitt Stone Dufferin Stone / Dufferin Plus Stone urbana Stone Lamina Stone Cinco Stone / Cinco Brick Melville Brick 42
Walls Pavers and Slabs Lafitt tandem wall Amalfi pavers Mondrian 80 pavers / Mondrian Slabs Vendome Pavers Trafalgar Pavers / Mega-Trafalgar Pavers Mega-Arbel pavers Celtik wall bergerac domino pavers Bergerac Plus Pavers / Mega-Bergerac Plus Pavers Paleo plus pavers / Paleo Modular pavers Trafalgar Pavers / Mega-Trafalgar Pavers Mega-Arbel pavers Lafitt tandem wall Trafalgar Pavers / Mega-Trafalgar Pavers Mondrian 80 pavers / Mondrian Slabs lexa Slabs Mega-Arbel pavers Paleo plus pavers / Paleo Modular pavers Lafitt tandem wall lexa Slabs Trafalgar Pavers / Mega-Trafalgar Pavers Amalfi pavers Mondrian 80 pavers / Mondrian Slabs Vendome Pavers Lafitt tandem wall Amalfi pavers Mondrian 80 pavers / Mondrian Slabs lexa Slabs Trafalgar Pavers / Mega-Trafalgar Pavers Vendome Pavers Celtik wall Mondrian 80 pavers / Mondrian Slabs bergerac domino pavers Trafalgar Pavers / Mega-Trafalgar Pavers Bergerac Plus Pavers / Mega-Bergerac Plus Pavers Vendome Pavers Note: The following recommendations are not exhaustive. They constitute possibilities of layout, which present similarities of textures, colours, scales and laying patterns. Other combinations are possible. Do not hesitate to talk about them, when the time comes, to a professional landscape designer. 43
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