Stonework Support

Introduction

ACS offers a range of systems designed to support and restrain stone cladding. These products are generally designed to suit each application as the size and density of stone can vary greatly.

Design

With a technical department of qualified engineers ACS has the experience to design the most economic & practical solutions to suit your needs.

To enable a system to be fully designed the following information would be required: -

• Type of structure (Concrete / steel)
• Cavity size (Face of structure to back of stone)
• Thickness of stone
• Type of stone (Natural / reconstituted)
• Density
• Height to be supported
• Typical section through at stone support location

Note: To ensure grooves, cast in channels etc… are positioned correctly ACS recommend being appointed at the same time as the stone supplier.

Types Of System

The standard types of systems available are listed above, which include CFA cleats (normally used in cavities smaller than 50mm) & Alpha Bracket systems (used on cavities greater than 50mm).

Both systems are available with welded dowels, lips or over bent angles to restraint the stone facade.

Other systems are available; please consult ACS for further details.

Stone Restraints

ACS offer a range of bespoke ties for use in the restraining of stonework and stone panels. Due to the nature of construction associated with stone, ACS have created a "Design-A-Tie" facility to cover almost every possible restraint combination that may be required.