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Information Paper 10/01 Lightweight veneer stone cladding panels
Publication Year
2001
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Reviews current knowledge on the use of thin stone veneer as part of composite cladding panels. Three main areas were considered: its vulnerability to impact damage the effect of repeated wetting and drying cycles, and the effect of differential thermal movement. between the stone veneer and the backing material.
Document History
Replaces - IP 98/17.
Author
Yates, T. J. S., Chakrabarti, B. and Ashall, G.
ISBN
9781860814822
Publisher Information
BRE
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