Stone Solutions & More uses the latest technology in natural stone installation. The uses of mechanical fixing systems results in safe and secure installation of natural stone façade.

The term “ventilated façade” is used for the latest technology in natural stone installation. Other terms. such as mechanical fixing, anchoring systems and fixing systems are also used. Stone slabs are independently fixed to the backing wall with a cavity between the wall and the panel. This allows the replacement and repair of any slab without damaging the rest of the facade. The most important effect of this system is not only the security. With this system, there is space between the wall and the stone causing air ventilation, which crates a natural isolation for the building. Air circulation through the cavity and open joints keeps the natural stone panel’s dry and clean providing natural maintenance for the long durability of the façade.

Natural Stones panels are supported with stainless steel fixings in vertical or horizontal joints, depending on the location of the slab on the facade The fixings enable three dimensional adjustability, which provide 20 mm tolerance. This is normally adequate even if normal construction tolerances of the concrete frame are exceeded. Several types of tested anchors are available, such as Z anchors, body anchors, mortar anchors etc. The main purpose of these anchors is to transfer the dead load of the panels to the building.

There are many types of fixing systems all used for the special circumstances and the over all technical specifications of the project. Fixing systems differ according to the dead load, size of projection, type of wall height of building, wind load, seismic load and the nature of the installation.

There is Direct Fixing to Concrete walls and indirect fixing to sub channel systems. Sub channels are used either when the projection sizes are large or the walls are brick or Ytong where bolts cannot be used.

Haz Marble takes into consideration every possible aspect of the building and the installation process to formulate the most suitable fixing systems for the projects requirement.

Upon completion of the stone installation, Haz Marble prepares built drawings and submits maintenance manual to the client.

The advantage of the system can be summarised as follows:

1. Fixings manufactured to known and tested to design criteria
2. Frame, Fixings and Bolts are all corrosion resistant Stainless Steel.
3. No bridging of cavity can occur, as brackets do not transport moisture. An open cavity is kept which allows free ventilation.
4. The waterproof barrier is at the concrete face and this continued into the window without interruption.
5. Joints between the stones can be maintained at a uniform size.
6. Thermal and substrate movement is accommodated into the joint.
7. The risk of progressive collapse is eliminated.
8. Individual stones can be replaced.
9. The Fixing System greatly reduces damage to the cavity insulation and cold reduces bridging.
10. Slabs are supported independently.