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Precast Terrazzo: Merging Tradition with Modern Innovation for Unmatched Uniformity

June 3, 2024

Precast Terrazzo: Merging Tradition with Modern Innovation for Unmatched Uniformity

Precast terrazzo: the elegance and everlasting beauty is indisputable. Wausau Tile's custom precast terrazzo surfaces are sought after for everything from floors to countertops and wall treatments and stairs.

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Revolutionizing Architectural Design: The Superiority of StoneLite® Panels

May 7, 2024

Revolutionizing Architectural Design: The Superiority of StoneLite® Panels

In the ever-evolving realm of architectural design, the fusion of innovation and tradition is paramount. Among the myriad materials available to architects, one name stands out for its unparalleled versatility, durability, and aesthetic appeal: StoneLite®. The recent renovation and expansion of the iconic Philadelphia Museum of Art, designed by the visionary Frank Gehry, serves as a compelling showcase of the transformative power of StoneLite® panels. Amidst the architectural splendor of Gehry's creation, Stone Panels International LLC (SPI) seamlessly integrated StoneLite® Glacier Buff limestone into various facets of the museum's interior, elevating both form and function.

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Explore the Latest Bathroom Trends for 2024: Style, Safety, and Simplicity on a Budget

January 25, 2024

Explore the Latest Bathroom Trends for 2024: Style, Safety, and Simplicity on a Budget

Innovate Building Solutions has recently unveiled a comprehensive guide to the hottest bathroom trends of 2024, focusing on achieving a stylish, safe, and simple bathroom transformation without breaking the bank. Authored by Mike Foti, this article delves into the evolving landscape of bathroom design, offering valuable insights for those considering a bathroom renovation this year. Here's why AECinfo.com readers should dive into this informative piece:

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Innovative Natural Stone Panels Redefining Architectural Possibilities

January 2, 2024

Innovative Natural Stone Panels Redefining Architectural Possibilities

Imagine the strength and timeless elegance of natural stone combined with lightweight, resilient properties. Enter a groundbreaking solution revolutionizing architectural design: a fusion of stone and innovation known across the industry for its unmatched versatility — a composite panel system redefining possibilities in construction and design.

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StoneLite® Exterior Stone Applications

March 9, 2023

StoneLite® Exterior Stone Applications

StoneLite® panels have over four decades of proven performance on the exterior of buildings throughout the world. After many years of exposure to many different environments and being subjected to extreme heat, bitter cold, earthquakes and hurricanes, the panels not only retain their natural beauty but remain durable and continue to perform.

The StoneLite® exterior stone paneling system and its installation components have been thoroughly tested by leading independent testing laboratories. They have proven performance in bond strength and flexural strength following acid freeze/thaw and UV radiation exposure. They are accepted by I.C.C. (formerly ICBO) and other code bodies for unrestricted use as exterior cladding for Type I buildings.

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StonePly curtain walls and storefronts applications

December 7, 2022

StonePly curtain walls and storefronts applications

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Bollard Installation Tricks: How to Install into Pavers

May 16, 2022

Bollard Installation Tricks: How to Install into Pavers

How to seamlessly place bollards on stone or brick. A few simple steps help put bollards on landscape pavers. Check out our how-tos for: Crash-rated bollards, Security bollards, Retractable bollards, Removable bollards and Bolt-down bollards. It’s common for decorative bollards to be installed with stone or concrete pavers for a fully finished site look. The fine finish of cast iron or stainless steel is a natural complement to the beauty of stone. Iron and stainless—like stone—are durable, low maintenance outdoor materials.

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NRC Lobby - StonePly panels meet the requirements of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission building

January 31, 2022

NRC Lobby - StonePly panels meet the requirements of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission building

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission Lobby has a reputation for being meticulous and standing for high quality, their high standards are not just applied to their work and research but to things that they do and all facets of their organization. So, then looking for beautiful stone clad paneling for their One White Flint North building they search for a high quality, accurately made product and found it at StonePly.

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StonePly cladding: multiple finishes and a selection of hundreds of stones means a bold, unique storefront

December 27, 2021

StonePly cladding: multiple finishes and a selection of hundreds of stones means a bold, unique storefront

When it comes to making sure that first impressions are unforgettable ones, countless businesses have called upon StonePly to provide legendary curtain walls and storefronts. Businesses that have found success with StonePly include:

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Precast terrazzo: the elegance and everlasting beauty is indisputable

December 23, 2021

Precast terrazzo: the elegance and everlasting beauty is indisputable

Precast terrazzo: the elegance and everlasting beauty is indisputable. Wausau Tile's custom precast terrazzo surfaces are sought after for everything from floors to countertops and wall treatments and stairs.

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False Joints – Peabody College at Vanderbilt University

April 21, 2021

False Joints – Peabody College at Vanderbilt University

StoneLite® Indiana Standard Buff limestone panels are in production for the stone portion of the exterior renovation of Peabody College HEM at Vanderbilt University. SPI incorporated false joints on the 48”x16” panels to give the appearance of a 48”x8” module size to help reduce the number of panels to install. The false joints are continued into the matched returns creating a prefabricated, ready to install panel.

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StonePly Textures & Finish Options

January 6, 2020

StonePly, world's leading producer of lightweight natural stone panels, provides natural stone that is lighter, stronger, faster to install and offers greater design freedom. StonePly offers a wide variety of textures, finishes, and edging options for stone. See how each option can put a unique spin on your project's stone panels.

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StonePly lightweight natural stone panels

December 21, 2018

Amazingly thin panels constructed of natural stone with reinforced aluminum honeycomb backing material, StonePly HC Stone Panels are your best bet for different cladding applications that require thin, lightweight, and high-quality solutions. With sixty times the impact strength of a three-centimeter granite, plus the beauty and elegance of natural stones like limestone, marble, granite, onyx, and travertine, StonePly HC Stone Panels make cladding applications easier and superb.

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