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Ventilated stone façades explained
Modern stone façades hang in front of the building, not against it. A clear explanation of ventilated cladding and why it has become the standard for civic and commercial work.
By GraniteFirms Editorial
A ventilated façade hangs thin stone panels on a frame set away from the structural wall, leaving an air gap behind. It looks like solid stone, but it behaves very differently, and it has become the default for serious façade work.
How it works
Panels are fixed to brackets anchored to the building, with insulation on the wall and a ventilated cavity in between. Air moving through the gap helps manage moisture and temperature, while the stone takes the weather and gives the building its face.
Why specifiers choose it
- Better thermal performance thanks to continuous insulation and the air gap.
- Moisture drains and dries rather than soaking into the structure.
- Damaged panels can be replaced individually.
- Thin, calibrated stone keeps weight and cost under control.
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