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Choice of stone type - Thickness of stone - Compression beds - Movement Joints - Fixing of the stone - Jointing materials/sealants

Technical

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The requirements of every project are different, and so there are no 'definitive rules' which can be applied to all natural stone projects. The information shown here is meant to assist as a guide only, and should be read as such and we would welcome any enquiries to discuss specific project requirements.

Technical

   Choice of stone type When selecting the stone, availability, both in total quantity and of any special requirements of the particular project together with the capacity to produce the required quantity... [  read more]    Thickness of stone This depends on the type of Construction and the type of stone being used... [  read more]    Compression beds The compression joint is designed to accept primarily the shortening of a frame, in order to prevent a build up of compressive forces being transferred to the cladding... [  read more]    Movement Joints
Vertical movement joints accommodate the movement along the length of a building... [  read more]    Fixing of the stone back to the main structure
The fixing of natural stone can be generally divided into two categories... [  read more]    Jointing materials/sealants
Jointing material's and mixes's will vary on the type of stone being used, and it is always best to ask the advice of the stone supplier regarding their recommended mixes... [  read more]

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