Cristolite™
Lightweight natural stone cladding with ventilated rainscreen system.
Designed for external cladding, but is suitable for a wide range of applications. Consult manufacturer for further details.
Lightweight natural stone cladding with ventilated rainscreen system. Combines a thin layer of natural stone with a fire-resistant composite board reinforcement through an exclusive bonding process.
Features and benefits:
- Available in a wide range of natural and engineered stone types, and various different finishes.
- Dimensionally stable and strong - ensuring the panels are suitable for high wind
- Good fire and mechanical performance.
- Weighs approximately 65% less than traditional stone cladding, which helps with handling, installation and structural costs.
- Suitable for use on buildings over 18 m in height.
- Performs well in hot, cold, frosty, and wet weather conditions.
- The backing board is inorganic, negating any biological or pest infestation.
- Helps to reduce acoustic and thermal transmission.
- Rigid, which ensures no bowing or warping.
- Large format panels reduce the amount of joints, and therefore help to improve overall aesthetics.
- Manufactured in the UK.
- BREEAM potential - consult manufacturer for details.
Applications:
Designed for external cladding, but is suitable for a wide range of applications. Consult manufacturer for further details.
Uniclass 2015 | |
CAWS | H11/110 Curtain walling H20/10 Sheet cladding H20/150 Sheet cladding H51/110 Cladding to |
Product Reference | Cristolite™ |
Design | Consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements. |
Panel facings | Ceramic - Engineered StoneDekton - Engineered StoneGranite - Natural StoneLimestone - Natural StoneMarble - Natural StonePorcelain - Engineered StoneQuartz - Engineered Stone |
Surface/ Texture | Bush hammeredRandom, coarse textured finish. HonedSmooth, matt finish. Laser/ WaterjetDetailed patterns can be engraved, consult manufacturer for details. Leather/ Brush/ SatinTextured/ ridged finish. MachinedCNC machining of different textures, or 3D effects possible. Consult manufacturer for details. PolishedSmooth, high gloss. SandblastedFlat but textured. Scored/ GroovedUses saw blades to create a groove throughout. TextileFine textile effect. WaterjetFor granite, limestone and marble only. Surface forms small chips and crystals. WoodUni-directional textile finish combined with brushing to produce a wood-like appearance. |
Colour | See manufacturer's literature for available colours for each type, and insert requirements. |
Standard product features | Panel size: 2.65 x 1.25 m. Thickness: 30 mm (overall); 15 mm (stone layer). Weight: 48 kg/m². Support structure: Aluminium sub-frame, suitable for both internal and external structures. Panels are cut to size, then supporting fixings and hangers are attached and hung onto the rail system. Fire classification: Euroclass A2-s1-d0. Impact testing:
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Product Options | Stone type: Others may be available. Each stone type is available in a range of variants; consult manufacturer's literature for details and insert requirements. |