Types of Rocks

Posted on May 5, 2008
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Types Of Rocks

All rocks fit into three categories: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

An igneous rock is made from cooling magnum and causes minerals to crystallize. The type of igneous stone is decided by the texture and composition of the stone. Depending on how fast the magma cools will determine how large the crystals become. Generally, the slower the magma cools the larger the crystals become in the stone. The size of the crystals are known as texture. The composition of the stone is referred to as the amount and type of minerals found in the stone. The most common types of igneous stones formed are granite, basalt, and obsidian.

A sedimentary rock is formed from igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rock particles compacted by pressure and cemented together by acid rain. Most of the Earth’s crust is made up of sedimentary rock. Fossil marks are often found in sedimentary stones. The most common sedimentary stones formed are limestone, travertine, and sandstone.

A metamorphic rock gets its name from “meta” meaning change and “morph” meaning form. A metamorphic rock is produced by an increased amount of heat, pressure, or fluids in the Earth’s crust. The most common metamorphic stones formed are marble, slate, gneiss, and onyx.

StonePly Attachement Methods

Posted on May 2, 2008
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Attachment Methods for StonePly Thin Stone Panels

StonePly® stone panels have four basic attachment methods:

-Interlocking Channel
-Z Clip
-Plate and Screw
-Adhesive

In the interlocking channel installation method, an aluminum channel track is attached to the substrate with screws. Attached to the panels is also an aluminum channel. The panel channel interlocks with the channel attached to the substrate. This method is used mainly for panels attached to honeycomb backing.

StonePly Interlocking Channel Method
Using the Z Clip method, an extruded aluminum track is attached to the substrate with screws. The panels have Z clips on the back face which slide down into the extruded aluminum track attached to the substrate. The panels are then inserted into the track. This method is used mainly for panels attached to honeycomb backing.
StonePly Z Clip Method
The third type of installation method is known as the plate and screw method. This method screws attach plates to the aluminum substrate. A backer rod and sealant at the joint will not only seal the joint, but also conceal the screws at the joint. This method is mainly used for honeycomb backing.
StonePly Plate and Screw Method
The adhesive installation method is used mainly for aluminum composite material (ACM) backing. With this method, structural silicone is used to attach the stone panel to the substrate.Who can install StonePly stone panel cladding?StonePly is fairly lightweight and easy to install. Carpenters, mills workers, glaziers, stone setters, and masons can handle installation. We can also quote you an installation price upon request.

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