StoneLite™ panels are a natural fit to retail construction.
They meet the demand of quick installation while maintaining the high quality
standards required.
StoneLite™ panels keep the beauty of natural stone and
eliminate its fragile, brittle and variable properties plus they are easy to
handle and do not require heavy lifting equipment.
Natural stone exemplifies the high quality image that retailers
require to draw customers. However, installation of heavy dimensional stone
usually takes too long for the typical retail construction schedule. Tile is
often substituted, but lacks the design impact of large pieces.
StoneLite™ panels can be installed very quickly by trades
who are already on the project, eliminating the need to bring in specialized
labor while maintaining the design intent. They bring the beauty of natural
stone, without the difficulty.
StoneLite™ panels provide a natural stone facade to
a building while insuring that it is an extremely strong, safe installation
that will withstand the test of time.
Retail projects also require durable materials. Their claddings must be able
to endure the abuse that comes with a high volume of traffic. Tough, durable
StoneLite™ panels offer fantastic impact resistance and flexural strength
provided by our patented manufacturing process. They can resist up to 60 times
more impact than solid 3 cm solid granite.
StoneLite™ panels have over 25 years of proven performance
on the exterior of buildings throughout the world. They have resisted the brutal
forces of nature including earthquakes, hurricanes, and the streets of New
York.
When Cadillac decided to renew their image, they turned to
StoneLite™ panels to update their dealerships. Through a nationwide campaign,
StoneLite™ panels have been installed on the exterior of Cadillac dealerships
for both new and renovation construction from California to New York.
StoneLite™ panels can be economically fabricated to
form natural stone column covers, cornices and other massive shapes. After
fabrication, they are shipped to the job site for quick and simple installing.
The panels are most commonly installed over simple steel stud framing. No special
framing is required. They can also be installed over most existing claddings
to eliminate the need for expensive demolition.
StoneLite™ is impervious to water penetration, even
with open structured stones such as travertine and limestone. The fiber-reinforced
epoxy skin, directly behind the stone, provides a waterproof barrier, thereby
eliminating the need for a secondary layer of protection.
In renovation, using StoneLite™ panels for over-cladding
is usually the most cost effective solution. Covering a deteriorated exterior
by anchoring StoneLite™ panels through the original cladding saves the
expense of removing and disposing of the existing cladding. The interior spaces
are not subjected to detrimental weather conditions. When over-cladding with
StoneLite™, building occupants can remain with minimal disturbance, and
the location continues to produce income.
They also provide a quick return on investment for the shop
owner as the natural stone finish upgrades their image, increasing both traffic
and sales.
The lightweight panels are easy to handle, so an entire building
elevation can be laid out at the Stone Panels' factory yard, and arranged for
blending color and the natural stone grain prior to fabrication. Panels are
then individually numbered to correspond with shop drawings, fabricated and
shipped to the jobsite.
To determine if StoneLite™ panels are right for your specific application,
please contact our Technical Services Staff at (800)328-6275
or (469)635-5000.
Stone Panels, Inc.
100 South Royal Lane
Coppell, TX 75019
Tel: (469) 635-5000
Toll-Free: (800) 328-6275
Fax: (469) 635-5555
Toll-Free Fax: (800) 752-0783
E-mail: spi@stone-panels.com
Web site: http://www.stone-panels.com
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