Product Features
Exterior products
that Last a Lifetime.
Stonetile is made from a cured, high-density architectural pre-cast that is set to create a wide variety of textures and trim applications.
Installation
Mortar Free Installation
One of the most unique features of the Stonetile application system, is that it requires no mortar. Therefore it can be installed year-round in all weather conditions, even below freezing.
Installation requirements include:
- Building paper (tar paper or Tyvek®)
- Standard approved flashing materials
- Wooden substrate base (3/8" plywood or O.S.B.)
- Stonetile can be installed over concrete, ICF or other surfaces, additional labour is required
Galvanized Hangers
Each piece of Stonetile, whether tiles or mouldings, features at least two hangers. These hangers are shaped in such a way to be embedded directly into the concrete.
Flexible Caulking
Stonetile exterior products are designed to last a lifetime, offering complete protection in all weather conditions while withstanding significant seasonal expansion and contraction. Designed to remain flexible for decades, the highest quality U.V. resistant urethane caulking is applied to tile joints. Silica sand is also applied for added joint surface protection and aesthetic appeal.
Caulking can be applied in temperatures as low as -10° Celsius to all frost-free surfaces. Engineering tests have shown that a standard 12" joint can withstand 90 lbs of force; a similar mortar joint fails at less than 5 lbs.
Thermal cycle testing, which measures the impact of expansion and contraction movement, was conducted using a 1mm stretch and 1mm squeeze test. The results indicated that over 60,000 cycles were completed before the joint failed. Put into context, in Calgary, Alberta where rapid rising and falling temperatures are common, there are typically about 75 thermal cycles per year.
While Stonetile’s unique caulking process is impressive, it works in tandem with the Stonetile Rain Screen System to provide 100% moisture control, virtually eliminating the possibility of water entering the building envelope. As an added measure of protection, the 10m ventilation and drainage space ensures there is no direct surface contact with the exterior wall substrate.
Protection
Rain Screen System
Stonetile’s CCMC Approved Rain Screen System provides complete moisture protection without compromising appearance.
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U.V. Resistant
The high-density architectural pre-cast used by Stonetile is virtually indestructible by ultraviolet radiation. This is unlike commonly used cladding products such as vinyl, plastics, and wood.
Fire & Fade Resistant
Stonetile is manufactured with non-combustible materials. Since it is made from architectural pre-cast, it is resistant to sunlight (fading), heat and fire. Even the urethane joint sealer is rated non-combustible by WHMIS criteria. If however, a firewall must contain no combustible materials, the sheathing or strapping materials must be metal, and NOT the typical plywood or O.S.B.
Maintenance
Tile Replacement
In the event that a piece of Stonetile is broken, it is easily replaced regardless of its position on the wall.
In comparison to other types of cladding systems, Stonetile is relatively cost effective to repair. Fading of other exterior finishes occurs over time, resulting in the need to replace entire wall sections when a repair is required. With Stonetile, fading or color changes are unnoticeable.
Cleaning
Under normal circumstances Stonetile’s surface requires no cleaning. Dirt entrapment that generally occurs with other masonry products such as stucco or brick is virtually eliminated with Stonetile.
Size & Weight
Stonetile is typically 12" × 18", although some components are 36" long. This relatively small size combined with very little expansion makes it ideal as a building panel.
A 12" × 18" Stonetile panel weighs as little as 4.5 kg, or 3 kg per square foot. Stonetile is approximately equal to the weight of stucco, and no additional wall reinforcement is required.
Environment
Stonetile qualifies for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and Green Alberta. It is also U.V. resistant, fade resistant and fire resistant.
Warranty
Stonetile offers many advantages over traditional masonry products, yet is a cost effective solution. Using only the highest quality engineered and tested precast, installed by our certified craftsman, Stonetile is an enduring permanent exterior solution. To back this up, certified Stonetile installations are covered by a 25 year warranty!