Technical information and Consulting Service

Sound advice based on a strong foundation

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A World of Stone Ltd offer a professional consultancy service to Architects, Engineers, Builders and Councils nationwide on the use of natural stone.

Over 42 years in the trade of stone masonry with full qualifications in all aspects of stone masonry and stone management
both in the UK and here in New Zealand.

We are able to offer advise on types of stones and cladding systems that would be most suitable to your project

We are proud to work closely with the stone suppliers in New Zealand and are currently recommended consultants for
Hyde Stone, Paradise stone, Alexandra stone, Wanaka, Gibbston and West Coast Stone 

Please note all information and drawings may not be suitable for every project and an architect and engineer need to approve all information and drawings 

• Introduction to Stone Cladding Systems

  Stone Cladding Systems

  Introduction

  Stone has been used as a building material for thousands of years to create some of the world's most amazing structures
  It is an extremely cost effective cladding over the life span of the building with minimal maintenance required
  it is also timeless and adds great value visually and monetary to any project

  In using stone we are creating New Zealand’s future historical buildings

  Choosing a Stonemason

  All stonework should be carried out by qualified stonemasons
  (Please note Stonemasonry in New Zealand does not come under the LBP Licensed Building Practitioner Scheme
  A brick laying license does not cover stonemasonry and must not be used
  to sign off stonework the two trades are completely different in skills required)

  It is very important to choose a stonemason that is going to produce the kind of stonework you want

  Stonemasonry is an art form and each stonemason may have a different approach and style for using the many different types of stone available
  Locally or overseas stone

  • ●  Look around at other stonework so you are familiar with the type of work you require

  • ●  Check to see if they have any experience in the style and stone required

  • ●  Check references and qualifications, membership of any trade associations

  • ●  Be careful of just going for the cheapest price, stonework is not cheap and is a real key feature to your home or project

  “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of a low Price is forgotten.”

  Stone Cladding systems

  There are four main cladding systems predominantly used in stonemasonry

  Rigid Fixed Stone Cladding System

  The Rigid fixed Cladding System is to be used with all quarried stone of 100 - 200mm and exceeds the 220kg/m2 Solid fixed stone work (excluding Hyde Stone which has its own cladding system)
  This system has a 40mm cavity and is built against a 7.5mm Fibre Cement Board
  coated with three coats of Mulseal and with all joins and corners foil taped which is attached to 40mm vented battens fixed to studs

  Please see manual for further details.

  Stone types using the Rigid Fixed Stone Cladding System

  Alexandra schist
  Basalt stone
  Cluden stone
  Gibston Schist
  Katikati Stone
  Matatoki stone
  Paradise stone
  Poolburn schist
  River stone
  Timeru bluestone
  Te Kuiti Lime stone Westland schist
  And all other stone types

  Hydestone Cladding System
  The Hydestone Cladding System to be used with ONLY Hyde Stone

  Solid fixed stonework 100 - 200mm and exceeds the 220kg/m2
  This system has a 40mm cavity and is built against a fibre cement board attached to a 40mm vented batten fixed to studs
  The Hydestone cladding system must only to be used with Hydestone products
  And not to be used with any other stone (please use the Rigid Fixed Cladding
  System if using any other stone) failing to use the proper systems could result in council not signing off cladding system
  Please see manual for more details

  
  

  Veneer Stone Cladding System

  The Veneer Cladding System is to be use with stone that has been sawn down to a 40mm veneer
  This system has a 20mm cavity and built against a 9mm Etapan Fibre Cement Board with all joints and corners tape and waterproofed with Mapie Products only
  Please see manual for more details

  including veneer on to block/concrete

  
  

  Stone Cladding on Block/Concrete

  To be used with solid fixed stone 100 - 200mm and exceeds 220kg/m2
  Stone cladding against block or concrete generally has no cavity (depending on design) with solid fixed stonework the concrete or block is usually given three coats of mulseal and the used of Poddrain to direct any moisture down to the weep holes at the Bottom of the wall is commonly used
  Please see Manual for more details

 

For technical details for Branz appraised Hyde Stone System please click on link below:

Hydestone Schist Wall Cladding System

Hydestone System Installation Manual