Panel Stone Systems

Metal Stud panel systems are designed to achieve a lightweight panelized approach for the stone veneer application. Panel stud support framing can be covered on the face side with a vapor/moisture barrier product, and/or can be integrally sealed between panels to form a second line of defense against moisture developing within the panel airspace.

This stone support system uses the strength of structural steel support components in a truss configuration to span distances between building structural columns. The stone is attached back to the truss using continuous aluminum extrusion kerf system bolted back to plates located on the truss members.

A precast concrete panels system entails the stone being laid down, face first, in the concrete panel form mold. A special precast stainless steel spring anchor is installed into the back of each stone veneer piece. A foam spacer filler is placed at the stone joints to keep the face of the concrete flush with the back of the stone. Concrete is then poured into the form, when the foam is removed after the concrete panel has cured, the joint is then caulked or grouted.

Columbia Stone is one of only a few contractors on the West Coast that is licensed to assemble Cygnus™ panels. Unlike other types of stone panels, the Cygnus™ system includes the use of metal decking over the metal stud frame as the substrate to attach the stone to. The primary means of attachment is via silicone spots between the metal deck substrate and the selected stone. With heavier stone applications an additional metal clip is included to carry the dead load of the stone. The primary advantage of this system is that it allows for thinner stone materials to be used and still be supported in a panel configuration.