Natural stone as façade & in the garden
Whether as a design accent in the garden, as a near-natural privacy screen or as a complete ventilated natural stone façade: with Slate-Lite, you have all the possibilities for modern architecture, even outdoors, because our stone veneers can also be used for all outdoor applications without any problems thanks to the 100% natural stone surface and the robust fibreglass substrate. Even stone roofing solutions are possible with our extremely lightweight and flexible stone decors, as are patio floors or stylish outdoor kitchens.
UV-resistant and frost-proof
More robust than rough stone slabs
Thanks to the fibreglass substrate, Slate-Lite stone veneers are more robust than conventional, thick raw stone slabs. The low overall thickness of only approx. 0.06 in also allows for installation in almost any location.
Water-resistant & easy to maintain
All stone types suitable for outdoor use (slate, mica slate, sandstone and marble) have a very high water resistance and can be cleaned with clear water, even with a high-pressure cleaner if necessary.
Over 70 decors to choose from in XXL formats up to 110.23 x 47.24 in
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Backlit stone
Backlit façade construction
Slate-Lite can be used as a façade material in the form of a curtain wall.
If your façade is already sealed with paint, polystyrene or waterproof materials, Slate-Lite can also be glued directly to the façade, as a vapour barrier is already in place and is not affected by the stone veneer.
If there is already a substructure for other cladding, there is no need to install a lath construction and Slate-Lite can be applied directly!
Weather influences on natural stone
Weathering causes hardly any or minimal uniform deviations in colouring.
Test method: Resistance to UV radiation (UV-B) according to DIN EN ISO 11507.
Test cycle: 4 hours; irradiation 50°C / 4 hours; thawing 40°C
Test duration: 1,000 hours with evaluation after 250h, 500h, 750h
Evaluation: colour change according to DIN EN ISO 11664-4, Sp62 Fa. X-Rite
Measuring geometry: d/8°, illuminant: D65
Signs of weathering such as black mould, algae, green film or other environmental contamination can usually be removed quickly and easily with clear water and a brush.
In outdoor areas, cleaning with a high-pressure cleaner is also possible; please only observe the recommended distance of the equipment manufacturer when using it.
All Slate-Lite stone veneers are also frost-proof.
Pre-treatment and substrates
No special preparation of the substrate is necessary to install Slate-Lite.
Almost any material is suitable as a substrate, including concrete, sheetrock, wood, metal, tile, plaster, etc.
The substrate only needs to be smooth, dust-free, clean and dry.
With "stable" no special preparation is necessary.
Crumbling substrates such as old, peeling plaster or wallpaper that is already peeling off must be primed in advance to ensure a permanent bond between the adhesive and the wall.
Excessive unevenness in the substrate must either be treated with a primer or sanded down.
Cutting to size and drilling connections
You do not need any special tools to cut Slate-Lite to your desired dimensions, any standard (hand) circular saw or multitool can be used for this.
Protect the stone surface
In most cases, additional protective impregnation or sealing is not necessary outdoors. Depending on the application site, you can apply an impregnation if required, for example our Slate-Lite Special Impregnation or Slate-Lite Special Protection.
Cleaning stone veneers
In outdoor areas, cleaning with a high-pressure cleaner is also possible, please just observe the recommended distance of the equipment manufacturer when using it.
