Cristolite™

Lightweight Exterior Stone Cladding

Cristolite™ is our innovative, high-performance lightweight stone exterior stone cladding panel designed to meet the stringent demands of today’s construction industry. It's particularly well suited for exterior high-rise facades for its fire and mechanical performance.

The Cristolite™ panel is comprised of a thin layer of natural stone bonded and mechanically fixed to a 15mm thick inorganic composite board reinforcement panel.

  • System weight of 37-49 kg/m²
  • Panel sizes up to 2.65m x 1.25m (driven by backing board)
  • Max. 600mm rail centres
  • Suitable for high-rise exterior facades 18m+
  • Mechanically retained by undercut anchors, no dependency on the strength of panel lamination
  • Mechanically supported pre-formed angled panels
  • Large range of granite, limestones and sandstones available in various finishes
Labelled diagram of our Cristolite panel for lightweight exterior stone cladding, illustrating key components such as the stone veneer layer and lightweight backing material

Exterior Stone Cladding Features

A2 Fire-resistance

Fire test approved and classified as A2-s1-d0

High-impact Resistance

Suitable for projects with high-energy impact requirements

Freeze-Thaw Tested

Suitably freeze-thaw tested

Lightweight

Lighter panels reduce installation, handling and structural costs

Mechanical Performance

Great performance for wind loadings and bomb-blast

Acoustic & Thermal 

Excellent thermal and acoustic properties helping reduce transmission

Mechanically-fixed facade panels

Our lightweight stone cladding panels are expertly designed for durability and long-lasting performance.

 

The stone veneer is not only laminated to the substrate but also securely held in place with undercut anchors, offering additional mechanical support. This dual system ensures maximum safety and reliability, even in the most challenging architectural applications, making our solution both robust and dependable.

Image of a pre-formed Cristolite panel for lightweight exterior stone cladding, featuring integrated hangars and fixings. The panel is shown with mounting hardware attached, designed for easy installation and secure attachment to the building's facade.
Image of lightweight stone cladding with the subframe system exposed during partial installation. The visible subframe structure highlights the mounting system, with some cladding panels already in place, demonstrating the ongoing installation process.

Quick & simple installation

The panels come pre-formed with external angles to ensure no adjustments are required on site.

 

Our facade system uses an aluminium subframe to support our lightweight stone panels. Each stone panel is provided cut-to-size with supporting fixings and hangers attached and simply hung onto the rail system.

Natural stone cladding

We offer a vast array of natural stone material choices, including granite, limestones, and sandstones, each available in a wide range of finishes to suit any design preference.

 

From polished, honed, or textured finishes, our diverse selection allows for a perfect match to both traditional and contemporary architectural styles. Check out our materials page to find out more.

Image showcasing Cristolite lightweight exterior stone cladding samples, featuring a variety of natural stone materials bonded to the composite backing board.

Product Testing

Depending on their intended application, our products undergo extensive testing, including impact testing, to ensure optimum performance and safety.

 

Our facade panels are independently tested by BRE and Sandbergs LLP to ensure compliance with all relevant standards. 

Impact testing of our Cristolite™ panel CWCT TN76 500J solid body impact - result of negligible risk

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