As you explore the range of popular materials that can enhance architecture, you’ll likely discover stone honeycomb panels. Many modern architectural wonders feature them to create a one-of-a-kind design for buildings and other structures. But what makes them unique? And should you choose them for your next project? Let’s take a close look at stone veneer panels for exterior and their benefits.
Composition
For this type of panel, fiberglass honeycomb panels or aluminum honeycomb panels are used as reinforcement for the 5mm stone panel, which is bonded on top to preserve the natural aesthetics of the feature. This results in sturdy stone veneer panels with a honeycomb sheet that combines with natural materials, such as limestone, marble, granite, onyx, and basalt. You can also use artificial materials, too, such as ceramic, porcelain, glass, and engineered stone.
It’s in the bonding
Superior stone veneer panels for exterior applications are made with a 6mm natural stone veneer or a 3mm porcelain slab on top. They are reinforced by aluminum honeycomb panel backing, bonded to the top veneer. It's done using a specially developed epoxy adhesive that can withstand the most extreme conditions, such as temperature changes ranging from -40 degrees to 80 degrees Celsius. The bonding strength is also designed for excellence, even after decades.
Best for exterior cladding
You can’t go wrong with stone honeycomb panels for exterior cladding because they are ultra-lightweight compared to thick slabs of solid stone. A stone veneer panel with a honeycomb panel typically weighs around one-third of solid ones. This way, it significantly minimizes the dead load of the entire exterior facade, which can mean more savings to you. The large format and lighter weight also ensure faster installation, which is three times quicker than when solid stone is used. This further contributes to savings in terms of installation time and costs.
Versatile for interior use
Stone veneer panels are practical for interior applications, too. Many upscale residential and commercial projects apply them to add a touch of luxury at a more affordable cost. The cost for the stone slabs can be reduced to half as a single slab can already yield two stone honeycomb panels.
About the Company:
KC Panels is a professional manufacturer of aluminum honeycomb panels and stone honeycomb panels with experience of over 15 years. Our exterior panels are used in landmark projects in the U.S, Canada, Australia, while our interior panels are widely used in Hong Kong, Macau, etc. We partner with renowned chemical manufacturers for trusted and proven bonding adhesive designated for honeycomb applications.
