Elevator Stone Panels

Posted on August 19, 2008
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StonePly elevator panels prove impressive for a variety of reasons. Natural stone backed with aluminum is noncombustible, the topmost priority in elevator construction. Safety is always a concern, especially in elevator applications. StonePly stone panels have 60x the impact strength of a 3 cm thick stone panels which makes StonePly strong yet durable. Weight can be another major factor. StonePly thin stone panels weigh 80 percent less than thick stone panels, making them ideal. With most projects, time is of the essence. Installation of StonePly panels is a perfect choice with their minimal effort install.

Healthcare and StonePly

Posted on July 8, 2008
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StonePly lightweight stone panels are great for a number of applications including healthcare.

StonePly stone panels are not only economically cost effecient, they are clean, natural, trendy, and durable.  The natural stone face is easier to clean than traditional painted walls, tile, stainless steal, and concrete.  They are available in a variety of colors and they provide a more comforting atmosphere for patients compared to “sterile white” walls.

StonePly stone panels are lightweight and should not cause added strain to the building, they are easy to install, and easy to clean and maintain.  For more information on the different applications for StonePly’s lightweight stone panels please see our applications page.

StonePly in Seismic and Hurricane Prone Regions

Posted on May 20, 2008
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Unlike rigid, thick stone panels, StonePly panels can flex and move with buildings without cracking or breaking. This gives StonePly the advantage over thick stone panels. StonePly is reinforced throughout because the aluminum backing is adhered with aviation epoxy on every square inch of the stone. There are no areas of the StonePly panel that could break off in an earthquake because it is reinforced throughout. This makes StonePly and ideal candidate for stone cladding on buildings in seismic regions.

StonePly stone panels stand up in large missile impact tests. StonePly has 60x the impact strength than 1.5” stone panels. During missile tests, a 2 x 4 bounces off of a strong StonePly stone panel but shatters a 1.5” thick stone panel. StonePly also has been tested in wind speeds up to 300mph. The highest wind speed found on record for the United States is only 150mph. Also, the stone is bonded to the aluminum backing using epoxy that is used on airplanes flying at mach speeds. This gives the stone extra strength while allowing it to flex and bend with the building. The durability and strength of StonePly allow it to hold up during tropical storms and class 5 hurricanes with only minor scratches.

Thick stone panels are not a plausible option in hurricane and seismic regions because they do not have the added strength of an aluminum backing like StonePly stone panels.  Flying debris will often crack, chip and/or break thick stone panels on the exterior buildings.  Since a thin stone panel is bonded to an aluminum backing through out, StonePly stone panels are the superior option to heavy, thick stone panels.

StonePly Panel Benefits

Posted on May 15, 2008
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What are the benefits of using StonePly natural stone panels vs. full slab stone?

Lower Weight

StonePly natural stone panels only weigh about 3.5 pounds per square foot. StonePly thin stone panels weigh 80 percent less than thick stone panels making them superior to thick, heavy stone panels.


Higher Strength

StonePly stone panel cladding consists of a natural thin stone panel adhered with aviation epoxy to an aluminum substrate such as honeycomb or composite material. The rigidness of the aluminum substrate allows the stone face to be very thin but strong and durable at the same time.

Faster Installation

Because StonePly is a thin stone panel attached to a strong, but lightweight aluminum backing they are easier to install. In most cases, StonePly light weight stone panels install with minimal effort. Also, since the stone panel cladding system requires no mortar, installation can proceed in almost any type of weather.


Impact Resistant

With StonePly stone panel cladding, every square inch of stone is adheared to a rigid aluminium backing. This makes the stone face strong and impact resistant. StonePly stone panels have 60x the impact strength of a 1.5 inch thick stone panel. StonePly stone panels have been tested and proven to hold up in hurricanes, earth quakes, and tropical storms.

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