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Bel-Stone is an Insulating Stone Cladding System, which was added to the range in 2008. As with Gebrik and Gecaro it is patented and manufactured in Belgium by Isosystems. Developed as a natural stone rainscreen cladding solution, Bel-stone is a durable, cost effective and non-load bearing alternative to traditional stone walling and an efficient, simple solution compared to many other stone rainscreen systems.

The system consists of 680 x 345mm natural stone ‘tiles’ with a +/- 8mm joint to form 1375 x 688mm panels. The stone tiles are machined in different finishes, which are then cast in polyurethane under factory controlled conditions to produce lightweight stack-bond panels. Each cladding ‘sheet’ measures approx 1m² and they can be mechanically fixed to either masonry, timber or steel frame substrates on site. With a full range of factory-produced or site-applied components, the system can cater for most architectural designs.

Bel-Stone's insulating properties will help to significantly improve the thermal performance of your building and can reduce a buildings U-value by up to 60%. It will also protect your building from water penetration by site application of foam into chambers where components abut, to ensure your façade remains impervious to water, yet still allows the wall to breathe.

It is simple to design and build with Belstone and please contact us if technical assistance is required.

With regards installation, the team of specialist cladding contractors approved to install Gebrik are also able to install Belstone. Furthermore, they are typically capable of providing design, costs and installation expertise on projects of varying sizes. The installation process is relatively straightforward but as is the case with any system, it is imperative that the manufacturers instructions are followed to ensure validity of certification, insurance and most importantly the long term durability of your building.

Bel-Stone has been fully tested and we expect to have third party accreditation soon for use onto clay, concrete, light gauge steel frame and timber frame substrates, with and without cavities. It is supplied with a 10 year insurance-backed warranty provided the system is applied in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.