StonePly Translucent Stone Panels
Posted on December 3, 2008
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StonePly presents unlimited stone choices from almost anywhere in the world. Architects and designers can choose from granite, marble, limestone, travertine, alabaster, onyx, sandstone, and slate. One unique option that StonePly offers is StonePly translucent stone panels. StonePly translucent has three components: glass, stone, and epoxy. The glass can be either tempered or laminated. The stone should be a translucent onyx, alabaster, or marble (white marbles work well). The glass is laminated to the translucent stone using a translucent epoxy so that it does not interfer with the beautiful color of the stone. StonePly translucent stone panels can be used as lighted walls, security screens, wall sconces, light coves, and elevator ceiling panels.
StonePly and Marble
Posted on November 24, 2008
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StonePly can be used in many applications, one of which is to replace solid marble tiles. We have perfected the usage of floor applications in order to bring you the beauty of Marble tiles at a fraction of the cost. As you will learn, we have utilized all our resources to bring you the highest of quality. Marble flooring is unique while holding an elegant decorative stone that cannot be matched aesthetically. Highly sought after, the stone if firmly rooted in the history of architecture and development of both Western and Eastern civilizations. Many monumental artwork pieces were crafted from marble so they would last for centuries.
Generally seen as a hypoallergenic choice for flooring, this dense surface is less likely to become infested with antigens and particles than its rivals. Beating even the highest grades of granite in popularity, marble is also the perfect refreshment during warmer months because of its cool surface.
Typically, natural tiles may not be laid out in a visually seamless manner. This is because most natural marble have subtle veining and color variations that will not permit a perfect visual match. StonePly allows the factory to lay out the natural stone in the most appealing manner, as we are able to send pre-assembled sections of tiles.
Keep in mind that marble tiles are usually the “leftovers” from the cutting of larger slabs, since the largest possible sizes are given preference in the cutting and grading process. StonePly’s relationship with multiple quarries allows us to bring you the highest quality stone. We reserve larger sizes and apply the backing at our factories. The large size slab allows a better overall look. No “leftovers” are used at StonePly.
Our application of applying a thinner layer of marble to an aluminum or honeycomb backing allows us to bring an even higher quality stone at less weight and cost. Long term relationships and bulk orders allow us to hold rank in reservations of stone, resulting in better quality and no scrap pieces. Pre-assemblies allow a better layout and more put together look. Overall, StonePly can provide a superior product.
StonePly Stone Panels Composition and Process
Posted on November 24, 2008
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StonePly Stone Panel Composition
Aluminum Honeycomb Backing
Aircraft approved aluminum honeycomb with aluminum skins has a lightweight aluminum core and is moisture and corrosion resistant. This backing is not only lightweight, it also has high strength. Aluminum honeycomb is also flame resistant and noncombustible.
Aviation Epoxy
The epoxy adhesive has been tested to hold over 45,000 pounds per square foot (psf). A category 5 tornado is known to produce winds of only 404 psf. StonePly’s bond strength is 100 times stronger than what a category 5 tornado exerts. The epoxy is the same as the epoxy used on aircrafts traveling at mach speeds.
Natural Stone
StonePly only works with stone suppliers that they have a relationship with and trust. We want to provide the finest stones to our customers. The stone slabs are selected with care. We only work with the best materials. Almost any natural stone can be used including granite, marble, and limestone.
The Process
StonePly Stone Panels - Specialty Textures
Posted on October 22, 2008
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StonePly’s Lightweight Stone Panel system combines the beauty of natural granites, marbles, and limestones with a lightweight aluminum honeycomb material to create stunning, unique, and lightweight stone panels for any application.
StonePly has several standard textures including the most popular textures, polished, honed and flamed. A polished texture is most typical because it gives granites and marbles a shine and it enhances the stone’s natural beauty. A honed finish is a muted finish that is much like a polish finish but not reflective. Most limestones have a honed finish. A flamed finish causes the crystals to sparkle andis mostly applied to granites.
StonePly Stone Panels are not limited to the standard textures. StonePly can create any texture desired by the client. In some cases, however, the stone face may need to be thicker to accommodate for the special texture. We can give the stone face a beaten, rough texture or saw grooves into the face. Whatever your texture needs are, StonePly can help. Please see our specialty texture page and our standard texture page.
StonePly Stone Panels Wind Loads
Posted on September 15, 2008
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StonePly stone panels have been extensively tested in our testing facilities for overall durability in zones that are prone to tropical storms, hurricanes, and earthquakes. High wind loads can be a problem in areas closer to the coast where hurricanes and tropical storms are most likely to occur. StonePly stone panels have been tested in up to 300 mile per hour wind speeds. That is almost twice the amount that any hurricane has ever produced.
StonePly is also resistant of flying debri. When a 2″ x 4″ wood stud is launched towards a StonePly panel at 50 ft/sec, it merely bounces off of the panel with little damage. When the same test is done to a solid traditional 1 1/2″ thick stone panel, the panel is shattered. This shows the durability of StonePly stone panels. The thin, natural stone is bonded to a sheet of honeycomb. The honeycomb works as reinforcement to make the panels strong and durable.
The panels become shatter resistant because every square inch of the stone is bonded to the honeycomb. If hit hard enough, the stone will only crack and maybe chip off in very small pieces. Where as, if a traditional thick piece of stone is struck hard enough it will crack and break off in large chunks which can be dangerous, especially if the pieces are falling from 50 stories above.
More detailed information can be found on our website.
StonePly Lightweight Marble Stone Panels
Posted on September 2, 2008
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Marble has always been one of the most beautiful, elegant, and admired stone throughout history. It has been used for religious and non-religious monuments and temples since the beginning of time. It is still used today, surviving millions of years because of its classical beauty.
Marble is a type of marmora. Marmoras are stone materials that can be polished. The name comes from the greek word ‘marmarios’, which translates to ’shining stone’. Marbles are metamorphic rocks that contain mostly calcuium carbonate. Marble is available in a variety of beautiful colors ranging from white to black. White marble seems to be the most classic of all the colors and has been around for many years. Most marbles, if cut extremely thin become translucent and can be used as lighted accent panels and bartops.
StonePly takes the beauty of real marble and combines it with a super lightweight aluminum honeycomb backing. This allows contractors and architects to apply StonePly stone panels in places never before imagined. StonePly’s marble honeycomb stone panels can be used in a variety of locations that will benefit from lightweight stone panels such as in elevators, curtain walls, and wall cladding. These marble panels are tested for high wind loads, earthquakes, and flying debri.
StonePly is constructed with a thin layer of natural marble laminated to aluminum honeycomb panels using aviation epoxies. Every square inch of the stone is bonded to the aluminum backing and when hit by debri it will crack and if damaged bad enough it will only break off in tiny pieces. This provides extra safety during earthquakes, fires, hurricanes, flying debri, and high winds. Traditional marble cladding, if struck, will break off in large pieces and is a safety hazard.
StonePly Counter Tops
Posted on August 15, 2008
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StonePly counter tops can be used in a variety of areas including on yachts, cruise ships, and airplanes. These areas usually have weight restrictions and cannot accommodate the weight of thick granite or marble slab tops. StonePly has revolutionized counter tops for use on yachts, cruise ships, and airplanes by laminating thin real stone to a lightweight aluminum honeycomb or aluminum composite material. This allows yachts, cruise ships, airplanes, etc., to use granite and marble in their bathrooms, kitchens, and bars. StonePly counter tops weigh up to 80% less than traditional slabbed counter tops but have the same elegant look. A variety of bullnoses and shapes are available to accommodate almost any space.
StonePly counter tops are precut, polished, and are ready to install. They are easy to install and in most cases installs faster than traditional marble or granite countertops which translates into saved time and labor costs. Also, StonePly panels can be used on yacht, cruise ship, and aircraft interiors as wall panels, floors, bar tops and signage. Don’t forget, for a nominal fee we also install. However, if you decide to intall please take a look at our installation guidelines and instructions prior to installation.
Which Backing and Installation Method is Best for your Project?
Posted on June 27, 2008
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What is the best backing option and installation method is best for my project??
StonePly Co. gets this question at least once a day. Depending on whether the project is interior or exterior will typically dictate what type of backing to use and the installation method needed.
Interior Use
If the stone panel project is interior, then StonePly stone panels on aluminum composite material backing (ACM) is ideal. This is the thinnest solution and will maximize your interior space. StonePly stone panels laminated to ACM backing is only 1/4″ thick which makes it ideal for interior use. StonePly ACM can be installed easily by a two man crew using the adhesive method. Structural silicone, such as Dow 795, adheres StonePly ACM stone panels to most wall substrates. It can even be used over most existing wall treatments.
This doesn’t mean StonePly HoneyComb (HC) backing can’t be used for interior use. If StonePly stone panels are to be used as elevator cladding, StonePly HC would be used because it is non-combustable. StonePly HC Stone Panels can be attached to most substrates using any of the installation methods including: adhesion, z-clip, concealed screw, or interlocking channel.
Exterior Use
The most common solution for exterior use StonePly stone panels is StonePly HoneyComb (HC) because the HC backing has many more advantages over StonePly aluminum composite material (ACM) backing. StonePly HC acts as a radiant heat barrier. The stone deflects the heat from the sun and the honeycomb deflects heat or air from escaping from the building. The aluminum honeycomb acts like a thermos. It keeps the heat inside and deflects the cold.
There are several methods of installation for StonePly HC panels. For a detailed list of methods along with installation instructions please see StonePly’s installation page.
StonePly Translucent Stone Panels
Posted on June 18, 2008
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StonePly translucent amber alabaster columns make a great addition to hotel and casino lobbies. StonePly stone panels are cut to form a wall column. Using a polycarbonate backing laminated to the alabaster allows the column to be backlit, showing off its beautiful texture and natural pattern. There are a variety of different applications that showcase the elegance and natural beauty of StonePly stone panels including bar tops, wall panels, lighted reception desks, wall sconces, window coverings, and column covers.
StonePly Stone Panels as a Radiant Heat Barrier
Posted on May 29, 2008
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StonePly honeycomb acts as a radiant heat barrier. The honeycomb backing acts as an insulator and does not allow for heat to penetrate through the stone panel face. This radiant barrier also helps keep heat in the building because the honeycomb backing reflects the heat back instead of absorbing it. Using StonePly honeycomb will block up to 95% radiant heat.
For a list of advantages and more information on using StonePly lightweight stone panels over conventional, thick stone panels please visit our site.
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