Red Sandstone Exterior Cladding NASA Johnson Space Center Building 21, Houston, TX Reminiscent of an Southwestern Desert skyline, Red Sandstone can be found all over the world in desert and dry areas. Colored by Iron oxide, Red Sandstone has a neutral warm red color. Red sandstone makes for great exterior cladding due to […]
StonePly Stone Panel System: Technical Characteristics
Selecting Stone for Cladding Panels: Technical Characteristics Behind the incredible stone product created by StonePly are a significant number of technical characteristics that make up this versatile, durable, strong and beautiful material. Built to be lightweight while displaying characteristically beautiful natural stone, this fabricated stone wall panel system is made of a thin natural stone […]
StonePly Stone Cladding: Life Cycle Cost/Durability
In considering exterior cladding alternatives, the design life of the building should be considered. Stone weathers at different rates depending on the variety selected. Most granites weather at rates in the mm per thousand years. Many marbles and limestones also offer rates of weathering measured in millennia. Using StonePly, a low maintenance façade can […]
Natural Stone for Building Cladding: Classification and Terminology
Natural Stone for Building Cladding: Classification and Terminology To better understand how natural stone can be used for building cladding it is important to understand how we classify it and the terminology associated with StonePly. Classification System Our classification system is based on three types of StonePly natural stone panels that we have available for […]
Selecting Thin Stone Panels
How to Select Thin Stone Panels Whether you are replacing existing stone panels that are deteriorating or you are looking for a unique look for your structure without added weight, a good solution is to use thin stone panels that are now available as a cost-effective, durable, and easy-to-install architectural solution. However, there are some […]
Attaching Large Size Interior Stone
Attaching Large Stone Cladding for Interiors Many clients prefer the look of natural, large stone panels for their interior walls. These types of panels offer a clean look with virtually no maintenance. Unfortunately, most traditional large format stone slabs pose significant challenges for contractors and builders. They tend to be heavy and hard to install, […]
Stone Panel Signage
There are several benefits to StonePly stone panel signs. StonePly incorporates real granite, marble, or onyx with lightweight honeycomb panels. This creates an elegant and memorable sign that will show the true class of any business. The signage can be incorporated with any StonePly design. StonePly Stone Panel Signs can have any finish including, sandblasted, […]
StonePly and the Environment
StonePly offers several ecological benefits: · Low Weight · Recycled Content · Energy Efficient · Recyclable · Sustainability Low Weight StonePly weighs up to 80% less than traditional stone panel cladding systems. Because it weighs less, the transportation cost and fuel usage is reduced, reducing pollution. Another benefit of having light weight stone cladding is […]
Stone Cladding: Life Cycle Cost/Durability
Stone cladding: Life Cycle Cost/Durability In considering exterior cladding alternatives, the design life of the building should be considered. Stone weathers at different rates depending on the variety selected. Most granites weather at rates in the mm per thousand years. Many marbles and limestones also offer rates of weathering measured in millennia. Using StonePly, a […]
Architectural Stone Cladding: Using Stone’s Strengths and Overcoming Stone’s Weaknesses
The lesson of the Greek temple: Thousands of years ago people discovered that stone was a great building material. Look at all the advantages: Stone lasts for ages in all kinds of weather, stone is durable and not easily damaged, and stone looks great. They also learned that stone had some shortcomings. While solid stone […]