Stone-effect aluminium

Stone-effect aluminium

Real stone on a facade is heavy, needs strong anchors and takes time to install. Stone-effect aluminium reproduces the look of granite, marble, travertine and slate on a thin, light cassette. The pattern is printed and protected on a coil-coated surface, so the panel carries the visual weight of masonry while loading the wall only slightly more than any other aluminium cladding.

Character of the range

Pale marble and limestone patterns bring a refined, bright tone for entrances and reception volumes. Grey granite looks suit offices, banks and civic buildings. Dark slate and basalt decors give grounded plinths and ground-floor bands. Veined patterns look best on large cassettes, while granular patterns hide joints and read well on narrower modules.

Where it fits

• Podium and plinth bands that imitate stone while avoiding weight
• Refurbished buildings whose existing wall cannot carry real stone
• Tall buildings where heavy cladding raises structural costs
• Interiors such as lift lobbies and stair cores

Pairing

Stone effects pair well with large glazing, black window frames, wood-effect soffits and flat white plaster. Georgia has a strong tradition of masonry in its older buildings, so a restrained stone pattern can help a new building fit its neighbours in Tbilisi or Batumi.

Design advice

• Arrange veining consistently, and mark sheet order on the layout where the pattern flows across joints.
• Use matt or satin surfaces so reflections do not expose flatness issues.
• Allow for expansion with fixed and sliding points.
• Remember that fire rules apply to the complete wall: above 12 m, Chapter 14 of the Building Safety Rules (Resolution No. 41 of 2016) governs.

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