StonePly offers natural stone cladding with versatile backing options.

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 your project. This includes the following:

•  Aluminum Honeycomb: It uses real stone in your choice of marble, limestone, travertine, granite or onyx that is then bonded to an aluminum honeycomb matrix. It is structurally sound and can be attached directly to the sheathed studwall.
• ACM: This is an aluminum composite that also uses your choice of natural stone. It is bonded to composite panels and is applied directly to a smooth surface.
• Translucent: This uses quarried stone that is then bonded to glass or polycarbonate. It can be used in walls, panels, or lighted bars.

Terminology

In order to understand how you can use StonePly natural stone, you may need to understand what some of our terminology means related to the customization process of our StonePly materials:

• Texture:  This describes what the stone cladding can feel like. For instance, it can be a smooth texture or it can be grooved, sawn, and bush hammered, for example.
• Natural Stone: This relates to the type of stone preferred that is available as a natural resource, including granite, limestone, and more.
• Color: This relates to the hue that is preferred for the stone so that it can match whatever cladding design is being used.

Other terminology is more technical and helps understand what sets StonePly natural panels apart from just relying on natural stone for building cladding:

• Cladding: This is a non-load-bearing stone veneer that is used as the stone facing material in wall construction. Stone cladding is designed as an envelope for the building rather than as structural support.
• Composite: This is a construction unit where stone is exposed as a final exterior finish and is permanently bonded or jointed to another material.
• Curtain Wall: This is a specific type of stone cladding that is supported by an anchoring system and used to protect a building from the elements.
• Honeycomb Backing: This is the aluminum reinforcing panel that looks like a honeycomb, providing a lightweight solution without compromising on strength and rigidity.
• Resin:  This is a chemical product that is clear to translucent yellow or brown and it can be solid or semisolid that is then used in some coating processes or treatments.

These are just some of the technical terms used in relation to building cladding. StonePly has a full glossary online that can help you understand everything there is to know about building cladding and StonePly products.

Using StonePly’s Stone Panels

No matter what type of stone you imagine using for your building cladding project, we can supply it for you as a lightweight, strong, and long-lasting solution. If you are looking for a cost-effective solution for adding stone panels to your project, now is the time to get a free estimate from us by calling 903.454.4630 or filling in our contact form.

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Illuminated stone partition by 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 panels by StonePly are suitable for many applications, and back-lighting ensures they will be brilliant and radiant focal points regardless of where they are placed.

Advantages of StonePly’s Translucent Stone Panels

• Larger and thinner pieces of translucent stone can be used to fabricate panels, allowing for better light transmission
• The glass layer of our translucent stone panels can face out to protect against weathering and damage
• Polycarbonate and glass lamination allows for the production of bullet-proof panels
• Translucent stone panels are shatter-resistant, lightweight, and quick to install

Applications For Back-lit, Translucent Stone Panels

Translucent stone panels can be used to craft many attention-grabbing illuminated elements, such as:

• Bar tops
• Ceilings
• Columns
• Floors
• Interior walls
• Elevator ceilings
• Counters
• Desks
• Partitions

Options For Translucent Stone Panels

StonePly has many translucent stone choices to help make sure all clients get the exact appearance desired for a hotel lobby, restaurant, resort, casino, or other space. Here is a tiny sample of our naturally gorgeous options:

• Green onyx
• Sunny marble
• Norwegian red marble
• Naxos marble
• Golden cream marble
• Empress green marble

*Have a variety in mind that you don’t see featured on our site? Let us know! We can source natural onyx, marble, and alabaster from within the United States as well as from international locations such as South Africa, China, and Spain. We will do our best to locate the exact pattern and shade you desire for your illuminated natural stone bar top, feature wall, or floor.

Fabrication and Installation of StonePly Natural Stone Panels

Lightweight and shatter-resistant translucent stone panels are created by bonding a thin layer of light-emitting stone to glass or polycarbonate using epoxy. The pieces of translucent stone are slid into U-shaped channels. Finally, all joints are sealed. The attachment system will not create any unsightly shadows and dark areas behind individual panels, and provides adequate room for the addition of back-lighting.

For More StonePly Information

To find out more about our StonePly Translucent option that can be used to add drama and elegance to retail settings, hospitality businesses, high-end resorts, and more, visit us online at the StonePly website. Interested in discussing the details of your project with us and finding out roughly how much it will cost? We are happy to provide an initial consultation and a personalized estimate at no charge. You can get in touch with us by phone at 903-454-4630. If you prefer, you can also complete the short form on our site’s contact page.

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