Problems with marble cladding can include bowing, expansion, loss of strength, cracking, and even detachment from the building. Here we will address the cause of and solution to hysteresis and marble facade failure. If you are involved with a natural stone cladding or facade project that needs restoration, or you are an architect, engineer, owner, [...]
Marble on Glass: Translucent Natural Stone Panels
StonePly’s lightweight natural stone panels that are made using granite and other opaque stones are often bonded to an ultra-strong and durable aluminum honeycomb matrix. When natural stone panels are made using translucent stones such as marble, however, the best way to showcase them is to let light shine through. In these situations, StonePly’s translucent [...]
Illuminated, Backlit Honey Onyx in StonePly
Interior designers, business owners, and other individuals who seek out high-end stone with a distinctive appearance are likely familiar with honey onyx. It has the dramatic banding and lines found in all varieties of onyx, as well as a deep yellow hue that can envelop an entire room in a warm glow when illuminated. With [...]
Travertine, Marble, and Granite Cladding and Hurricanes: Problems and Solutions
Hurricanes are a testament to the awesome power of nature. Torrential downpours, massive storm surges, flooding, and wind speeds exceeding 155 miles per hour can all occur during a category 5 storm. Homes, businesses, trees, roads, and even lives can all be destroyed in an instant. StonePly travertine, marble, and granite cladding, however, is likely [...]
Interior Wall Panels in StonePly
In hospitals, hotels, casinos, government buildings, universities, and other settings, walls serve as the background of the interior design. Walls covered in white or neutral paint colors may not take away from an interior’s overall look, but in many cases they don’t add much either. Natural stone walls are a much more elegant and attention-grabbing [...]
Back-lit, Translucent Stone Panels From StonePly
While granite, limestone, and other types of natural stone are completely opaque, onyx, alabaster, and marble are translucent. When back-lighting is used on panels fabricated from these stones, their ability to transmit light gives them a luminous appearance. Illumination also reveals the subtle details of the complex patterning found in these extraordinary stones. Translucent stone [...]
Lighted Niches in StonePly Natural Stone Cladding and Wall Covering
Architecturally speaking, a niche is a recess typically found in an interior or exterior wall. These nooks are often used to display heirlooms, sculptures, or other objects that are worthy of special attention. Even on their own, though, niches add variety to otherwise flat surfaces. They can be simple rectangular depressions with clean lines or [...]
StonePly Natural Onyx Cladding and Wall Covering
It’s hard to say whether there is any stone that is quite as intriguing to look at as natural onyx. Its translucence makes it appear to shine from within, and the bands, layers, and lines make every piece a one-of-a-kind masterpiece of nature. What is Natural Onyx and Where Does it Come From? The main [...]
StonePly Natural Stone Elevator Interiors
Found in high-rise apartment buildings, hospitals, hotels, and more, elevators are practical architectural features that quickly transport people among multiple floors. Thanks to elevators, individuals can avoid using the stairs and easily access any area of a skyscraper or a low-rise condominium. Along with their functionality, elevators are a small yet important part of a [...]
StonePly vs Solid Stone
Cool granite, extravagant-looking marble, or virtually any other type of natural stone can be used to improve or complete the look of exterior building facades, retail storefronts, elevator interiors, flooring, and more. As a designer or other construction professional, one of the most important decisions you will have to make before you finalize your plans [...]