What thickness is the schist walling stone
All of our stone is supplied pre-dressed to a maximum of 150mm front to back.
Does
the stone come thinner than that?
Yes we are able to supply 100mm stone for use in areas that have weight restrictions.
Often used for chimney stacks. The 100mm stone is not as large proportionally
as the standard stone.
Is schist
freestanding?
No, unlike brick, which supports itself, stone is not freestanding. It therefore
needs to be worked onto a backing board ie Eterpan Fibre Cement Board in architectural
use or onto an existing block wall.
Does block
work need to be sealed prior to facing it with schist?
Yes a Moleseal or Flintcoat sealant needs to be applied at the recommended ratio
prior to stone application.
Does corner
stone cost more?
No, all of our pallets arrive with ample corner stone at no additional cost.
Do
brick ties need to be stainless steel?
Yes if your home is with 500m of the coast.
We
only want to go to the underside of the windows. How do we cap the stonework off.
Depending on your other cladding ie wood or plaster we are able to supply a hand-hewn
stone sill to the correct dimensions to tuck underneath the flashing. Alternatively
if your other cladding is plaster bring the polystyrene down to the stonework
and
add a plaster cap over
the stone. |