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...
thickness of stone
This depends on the type of Construction and the type of stone being used...
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...
movement joints
Vertical movement joints accommodate the movement along the length of a building...
fixing of the stone back to the main structure
The fixing of natural stone can be generally divided into two categories...
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...
