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Application
Commercial
How to specify
Malls, offices and public buildings buy on specification sheets: compressive strength, slip ratings, anchoring systems, fire code. The envelope design leads; the stone choice follows.
Recommended materials & thickness
| Material | Thickness | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Granite | 30 mm | Ventilated facades and plaza paving — the workhorse of exterior stone. |
| Granite | 20 mm | Interior lobby floors under heavy foot traffic. |
| Sintered Stone | 6–12 mm | Rainscreen cladding on subframes: large formats at low weight. |
| Marble | 20 mm | Corporate lobbies and lift cores where image justifies maintenance. |
Design & installation notes
- Pre-drill and number every facade panel against the setting-out drawings before crating.
- Plaza paving: 40 mm+ on pedestals, 30 mm bedded; check point loads for vehicle zones.
- Movement joints every 4–6 m indoors, aligned with the structural joints.
Care
- Schedule a five-year facade anchor inspection — far cheaper than a panel failure.
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