01
Wind load · freeze–thaw · fixing
Commercial facades
Ventilated facade panels, rainscreen cladding and solid wall stone. Anchoring detail and panel weight are confirmed with the facade engineer before the stone is cut.
—Applications
Stone by operating condition.
Material choice follows traffic, moisture, fixing method and maintenance. These six conditions cover most of the export work we quote.
02
Abrasion · slip · vehicle load
Public plazas & paving
Flamed and bush-hammered setts, slabs and kerbs for pedestrian zones and light vehicle traffic. Joint width and laying pattern are quoted with the stone.
03
Consistent veining · sealing
Residential interiors
Floor tiles, wall panels and book-matched slabs. Slabs are selected from one block run so vein direction and background tone stay consistent.
04
Moisture · drainage · hygiene
Hospitality & bathrooms
Vanity tops, shower trays, wall linings and thresholds cut to millimetre tolerances, with edge profiles and falls agreed on the shop drawing.
05
Weathering · lettering · stability
Memorials & cemeteries
Dense, low-absorption granite for headstones, bases and plaques. Lettering, shapes and fixings are produced from the approved layout.
06
Seasonal movement · edge wear
Landscape & gardens
Steps, walling, setts and garden features in sandstone, limestone and granite. Frost resistance and slip class are stated per grade.
Start with the drawing
Not sure which grade fits?
Describe the exposure and the fixing method. We will recommend two options with the trade-offs stated.