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Natural stone cladding system made of panels that utilize quartzite, gneiss, limestone, sandstone and slate.
Suitable for a number of applications including new builds, re-clads and projects in sensitive locations such as conservation areas
Generix is a cost-effective stone rainscreen system comprising of 20–30 mm natural stone cladding panels with a 90 degree horizontal kerf. The system offers clients, architects and contractors the option to achieve a natural stone façade whilst retaining the additional benefits of utilizing a thinner stone panel, which include reduced weight and environmental impact, faster construction times and minimized costs.
Across the UK there is a rich and varied history of architectural styles, many of which incorporate natural stone, making the Generix stone cladding system a suitable choice to complement and harmonize with local vernacular. Backed by CWCT testing, this stone façade system is suitable for a number of applications including new builds, re-clads and projects in sensitive locations such as conservation areas.
Features and benefits:
Color | Other |
Finish | Other |
Material | Stone |
Shape | Other |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | Bespoke |
Height | Bespoke |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | H20/10 Sheet cladding H20/155 Sheet cladding (attached to timber battens) H92/120 Rainscreen cladding H20/150 Sheet cladding (attached to metal support systems) |
Preparation | |
Samples | Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer and insert requirements or omit. |
Pre-construction survey | Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer and insert requirements or omit. |
Supports | |
Loadbearing supports | Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer and insert requirements or omit. |
Restraints | Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer and insert requirements or omit. |
Material | Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer and insert requirements or omit. |
Fixings | |
Loadbearing support fixings | Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer and insert requirements or omit. |
Restraint fixings | Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer and insert requirements or omit. |
Waterproofing | Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer and insert requirements or omit. |
Thermal insulation | Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer and insert requirements or omit. |
Cavity fire barriers | |
Horizontal | Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer and insert requirements or omit. |
Vertical | Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer and insert requirements or omit. |
Cladding units | |
Material | Natural stone panels. |
Grout | Cement-gauged mortars. |
Oversize slabs for cutting on site | Not permitted. |
Jointing | Cement-gauged mortars. |
Site-applied coatings | Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer and insert requirements or omit. |
Damp-proof course | Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer and insert requirements or omit. |
System accessories | Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer and insert requirements or omit. |
Panel dimensions | 900 x 600 mm. Guidance for specification option: Standard dimensions. Bespoke. Guidance for specification option: If larger panels are required consult manufacturer and insert requirements. |
Overall thickness | 20 mm. 30 mm. |
Joint size | 6 mm. Guidance for specification option: Vertical and horizontal joints. Bespoke. Guidance for specification option: Vertical joints can be customized if required, consult manufacturer and insert requirements. |
Surface finish | Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer and insert requirements. |