ABOUT STONE CLADDING

Stone cladding can be used internally and externally. Internally, stone cladding tiles can be directly fixed to internal walls with adhesive. Externally, stone cladding is normally attached with stainless steel fixings; there are also proprietary stone cladding rainscreen systems, which typically attach stone cladding panels to extruded aluminium mullions fixed to the main structure. With stone cladding rainscreen systems, any moisture penetrating the front seal is drained and expelled through weep holes in the stone cladding.

Another form of stone cladding takes the form of a thin layer of natural stone bonded to the exterior of a concrete panel; this produces the effect of stone cladding while economising on material.

The materials used for stone cladding can include marble, granite, sandstone, limestone and slate.

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LEADING STONE CLADDING SUPPLIERS

Click here for an easy-to-use listing of leading UK suppliers of stone cladding, provided by Archbone.

Impressive Creations, based in Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, Wales, specialises in the supply of vertical deep textured rendering to create a stone or brick appearance on a wide variety of underlying surfaces. They offer a range of designs, patterns, and colours, including the look of old fashioned stone work. The cladding can be applied to interior as well as external walls. It can also be applied to horizontal surfaces such as driveways, pool decks, patios, and porches. The surface does not fade in harsh sunlight, and is moisture resistant.

Other useful links relevant to stone cladding:
Stone Federation of Great Britain
Stone Network

DETAILED INFORMATION RESOURCES ON STONE CLADDING

We recommend the following professional construction directories, which include manufacturers' specifications and CAD details: Barbour Compendium at www.barbourcompendium.co.uk, RIBA Product Selector Plus at ww.productselector.co.uk, ASC Bricsnet at www.ascinfo.co.uk, Building Products Index at www.bpindex.co.uk, British Board of Agrément at www.bbacerts.co.uk, British Standards Online at www.bsonline.bsi-global.com.

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Other recommended portals: Archbone, Building Design, Homeone Australia, Lighting Directory, Sapling, Stone Network.

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