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Façade & exteriors

Natural stone on the façade stands for durability, prestige and lasting value. It defies frost, UV radiation and weathering for decades – and gains patina and character over time. Modern anchoring systems make ventilated façade constructions with slim slab thicknesses possible.

Suitable materials

Granite The highest frost resistance, UV-stable, low-maintenance – the universal façade stone
Sandstone Warm earth tones, regionally available, easy to work – for classical architecture
Slate Elegant, dark, easily split – for modern façades
Quartzite Extremely resistant, natural plays of colour – for striking building envelopes

Technical requirements

Frost resistance UV resistance Anchoring systems Ventilated façade Break-out load Water absorption

Guide values. On critical external projects (commercial façade, public building) the specific batch is usually tested on a project basis – we are glad to help with the coordination.

Frost-resistant façade materials

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Which material for your project?

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