Mar a roghnaicheas tu còmhdach cloiche airson do chòmhdach clach-dhachaigh

San artaigil seo, bheir sinn sùil air cuid de phrìomh raointean ann a bhith a’ cruthachadh do bhalla foirfe agus na h-eileamaidean a thig còmhla gus na crìochnachaidhean a chì thu an-diugh a thoirt dhut air cuid de na dachaighean as iongantaiche air feadh na dùthcha.

We’ll take a look at what natural stone cladding is, what types are available to you, which would work best for you and ultimately a guideline on how to install your cladding.

DÈ A THA A' CLADADH?

“Cladding” is made to dress your wall with stone without the costs of building walls with blocks and labour costs associated with them. You can easily clad your wall with your preferred material and blend it in to suit your environment in a more efficient and cost-effective way.

DÈ A THA A BHITH A' CLADADH CARRACH NÀDARRA?

Is e còmhdach tana de chloich a th’ ann an còmhdach cloiche air a chuir air togalach no structar eile air a dhèanamh de stuth a bharrachd air cloich. Tha còmhdach cloiche a’ cumail ri balla concrait, obair bhreige agus togalaichean mar phàirt den dealbhadh ailtireil tùsail aca. Tha cùl gach pìos cloiche air a shàbhadh gu crìoch rèidh, a leigeas le clachan a bhith air an ceangal ri fo-stratan iomchaidh.

Le àiteachan sgapte air feadh an t-saoghail, tha clach nàdarra air choireigin aig a’ mhòr-chuid de dhùthchannan a lorgar fodha.

Natural stone “cladding” is thin slices of quarried natural stones. They are taken out of the land and accordingly sliced into blocks and boulders – from these blocks/boulders, the products you see today are manufactured and made.

Le iomadh seòrsa de chlachan nàdarrach, bho chlach-ghràin gu clach-èiteig bho travertine gu marmor tha seòrsaichean còmhdaich ann a fhreagras air a h-uile duine.

Dè a th’ ann an Cladding Foirm an-asgaidh?

Free form – These are small, medium and large pieces of loose natural stone with sawn flat back pieces that come together to create an organic wall that appears like it has been built for centuries. The definition of “free-form” is individual pieces.

Le cùl a chaidh a shàbhadh rèidh airson a chuir a-steach gu furasta, tha na clachan còmhdach balla fa leth againn air an glaodhadh air balla a th’ ann mar-thà, a’ cruthachadh sealladh organach nàdarrach gun ùine.

Air a chuir a-steach le clachair sgileil, a cheart cho cudromach ri càileachd na cloiche a thathar a’ cleachdadh a bharrachd air cumadh agus crìochnachadh na cloiche, tha càileachd obair-ciùird bhon stàlaichear agad.

Freeform organic stonework is an art form, and the artist is critical in completing the ‘picture’ that becomes your wall.

Chan e pàtran a th’ ann a dh’ fheumas iad a leantainn, tha dòighean sònraichte ann a dh’ fheumas tu airson gach seòrsa de chòmhdach organach a chuir sìos gus an sealladh ceart fhaighinn. Is e na tha sinn a’ feuchainn ri choileanadh an seo an coltas gun deach an structar agad a thogail le làimh bho fhìor bhlocaichean, o chionn linntean.

Ma chuireas tu an còmhdach mar gum biodh e na pheantadh eas-chruthach no mar phàtran air choireigin tionndaidhidh tu am balla gu bhith na bhalla cloiche le pàtran. (rud a tha gu math ma tha thu às deidh an t-sealladh sin) seach a bhith a’ faighinn coltas balla a chaidh a thogail le structar a tha air a thogail/air a chruachadh le clachair bloca. San dòigh seo bidh gach pìos a’ freagairt air a ghràinean, a chumadh agus a dath.

For example, If your stonemason were going to build a wall say 10m long and 5 meters high from blocks, the wall should be structurally stable, it needs to be stacked one on top of another so it doesn’t ever fall or collapse.

Nuair a thathar a’ còmhdachadh clach nàdarra saor air balla a th’ ann mar-thà, feumaidh e a bhith a’ coimhead mar gum biodh iad air an togail le fìor bhlocaichean, feumaidh iad a bhith seasmhach fhathast. Eadhon ged is e dha-rìribh an t-substrate air a ’chùl a dh’ fheumas a bhith seasmhach!

Mura faic thu an diofar nuair a choimheadas tu air balla bloca agus balla còmhdaichte, tha thu air am balla falaichte gun ùine a choileanadh a bhios teagmhach mu neach sam bith a bhios a’ beachdachadh a bheil am balla còmhdaichte no a bheil bacadh air obair.

Armstone offers corners pieces of all the stone claddings which are available in pre-cut 90-degree pieces to give you that full stone, block look. The benefit here is that you don’t have to get your stonemason to mitre the corners, its best to avoid seeing any cut joints anywhere on the wall.

To achieve the true organic look your installer shouldn’t have any sawn cuts on your stonework. They should make cuts from the back of the stone and split each individual piece of the stone to prevent having a sawn cut on the face or side of the piece.

Ma tha na h-oirean sàbhaidh agad, faodaidh tu oir gach pìos a sgioblachadh gus oir nas nàdarra a thoirt don chloich. Seo far am bu chòir eòlas do chlachair a nochdadh dha-rìribh.

Nuair a thèid a dhèanamh ceart, faodaidh balla organach cruth an-asgaidh feart iongantach gun ùine a chruthachadh don taobh a-staigh no a-muigh agad. Ach mar le rud sam bith nam beatha, ma thèid oiseanan a ghearradh, cha mhòr nach eil feum sam bith ann a dhol tron ​​​​phròiseas. Bhiodh aon dhiubh nas fheàrr dheth le roghainnean eile, nas practaigeach.

DÈ A THA A BHITH A' CLADADH CARRACH thioram?

In the Free Form individual stone cladding range, you can either do “Dry Stack” aka “Dry Stone Cladding” which means that the stone cladding is Not Grouted (no any cement filled into the gaps) or Grouted. 

Some stones look good in “dry stack” and some “grouted”. Tha e gu tur an urra ri do roghainn pearsanta.

Some Natural Stone Claddings looks really organic when you lay them in “Crazy” pattern. This is where the pieces don’t have any even sizes or shapes.

If you are planning to do a dry stack you must plan ahead to have the grout joints tight or you if you’d like to grout you should use packers to get consistent grout joints for each individual piece of stone.

Mura h-eil thu cinnteach dè a fhreagras air an dachaigh no am pròiseact agad cuir fios thugainn agus bruidhinn rinn, tha sinn cinnteach gum bi sinn a’ tàillearachd am fuasgladh foirfe dhut.

Besides the “Crazy” format stone cladding nowadays more architects and landscape designers are specifying the “Random Ashlar” pattern which is suited for more modern designs.

“Random Ashlar” is a random Geometric pattern – Ashlar air thuaiream, tha pìosan air an dèanamh suas de cheàrnagan air thuaiream agus ceart-cheàrnach.

 

 Pannalan cloiche agus clachan cruaidh.

Z-panels – “Z-panels” have a ‘Z’ shape which allows each stone panel to interlock with the next. These pre-made dry stack panels are the most cost-effective way to transform your wall to a dry stack look.

With a concrete backing Armstone’ Z shape panels which are also known as “Stone Panels” or “Ledgestones” as well as “Cultured stones” have chicken wire holding each individual piece of stone together on a concrete backing system for a functional and feasible install makes for a great product. We’ve seen many homes use this type of wall cladding and the results have been very pleasing.

Thathas a’ beachdachadh air pannalan Z eadar an dà chuid nuair a thig e gu stàladh agus tha iad nas fhasa an stàladh an taca ri còmhdach cruth an-asgaidh. Ri fhaighinn ann an furasta obrachadh le meudan, faodaidh tu iad sin a ghleusadh gu sgiobalta air an t-substrate iomchaidh agad. Bidh sinn gu pearsanta a’ giùlan pìosan oisean maidsidh agus capadh maidsidh gus crìoch foirfe a thoirt don dachaigh agad.

With a number of options available such as Micha Quartz, Toad Limestone and Natural colours as Rustic Granite – there is something to suit any home.

 

 

Stacked Stones – Stacked stones are a more linear approach to wall cladding. With ready to use stone veneers holding together small individual bits of stone which are stacked to together with glue, it’s very simple to clad any suitable structure.

Each stone is stacked and glued onto the panel which helps gives your wall or structure a natural 3D appearance. If you’re looking for an easy way to add appeal to your internal and external walls or structures, this option is for you.

Made from premium natural stone and a combination of durability and strength the range of options in this format are endless. It’s important to choose the right one that brings out the best in your home.

Tha Pannalan Cloiche Stacach rim faighinn ann am meud iomchaidh de 600x150mm agus tha iad aotrom. Faodar an cumail gu furasta air do bhalla, coltach ri leacan.

 

 

Dè an còmhdach a tha ceart dhutsa?

Le uimhir de roghainnean rim faighinn dhut aig bàrr do chorragan, tha nithean ann airson beachdachadh agus aire a thoirt dhaibh mus glas thu an stuth agad.

It’s wise to consider where the wall cladding will be going?

• 1. Am biodh a' chòmhdach air a' chuid as motha a dh'ionnsaigh na grèine no a bheil e fon sgàil agus am faod e a bhith air a shealg?
• 2. Am biodh uisge dìreach air, am biodh e air a chleachdadh mar bhalla feart airson amar uisge salainn?
• 3. An ann airson an teallach agad, a bheil e a-staigh agus a bheil e a’ faighinn tòrr teas?
• 4. An urrainn dhut còmhdach a stàladh air a' bhalla plàstair?
• 5. Dè cho àrd 'sa tha am balla? Am biodh feum air càradh meacanaigeach?
• 6. Ma tha e airson cidheachan no colbhan, feuch an coinnich thu rinn gus faighinn a-mach dè am meud agus an cruth a bhios ag obair as fheàrr le meud a’ cholbh shònraichte agad.
• 7. An ann airson balla lann do dhachaigh?

Bu chòir don chòmhdach cheart a bhith a 'cur ris an àite agad, na tha timcheall ort agus a' bhuidseit agad.

Ciamar a stàlaicheas tu còmhdach cloiche?

There are a few things to consider when it comes to the visual appeal of your wall and there is one key element that really makes or breaks this and it falls under, installation. Let’s take a look below at what the most important factors are.

Tagh an stàlaichear ceart:

It’s important to engage the right team, one with the commitment and experience to help bring to life your dream wall.

When shortlisting the right people for the job, always be sure to ask for photos of previous similar projects completed as well as any references they may have.

Faodaidh taghadh an stàlaichear ceart saoghal eadar-dhealaichte a dhèanamh agus tha e a cheart cho cudromach ri càileachd do chlach.

An t-substrate agad:

Dèan cinnteach gu bheil do bhunait làidir agus gu bheil an uachdar agad deiseil airson a chuir a-steach. Airson clach nàdarra, faodaidh tu an t-substrate a thogail a-mach à breigichean, concrait no obair bloca agus a rèir àirde is meud is dòcha gum feum thu am balla agad a shoidhnigeadh le innleadair.

Dèan cinnteach gun tèid salachar no sprùilleach a thoirt a-mach às a’ bhalla mus cuir thu do chòmhdach cloiche, leigidh seo leat an cumail suas as motha.

An t-òrdugh agad:

It’s important to consider things like wastage and breakage when ordering, depending on the type of stone cladding you may find some pieces are too small and you will need to sort through your extras to make the wall the size and shape you desire, it’s also possible that during installation or transportation that some pieces may break. We normally advise between 10%-15% wastage, depending on the product.

Am mion-fhiosrachadh:

The dollars in the details, therefore its best to have full piece corner pieces to really enhance the overall organic feeling off your wall – you’ll find this a much cleaner finish as you will not have any visual interference brought to you from mitred corners.

Aon uair ‘s gu bheil do bhalla còmhdaichte faodaidh tu crìoch a chuir air le beagan capadh co-fhreagarrach, cruthaichidh seo sealladh glan, crùbach agus dha-rìribh tionndaidh do bhalla gu bhith na fheart sònraichte.

Mura h-eil agad ach balla gleidhidh goirid no bogsa planntrais tha e math cuideachd na pìosan oisean slàn a chleachdadh airson a’ chaipeadh.

It’s key to be patient when using any free form or ashlar type natural stone product.

Try setting out the pieces on the ground and begin putting together the pieces the way you’d like to see them when they are up on your wall.

Cumaibh cuimhne gum bi thu ag atharrachadh pìosan gu meud agus a 'measgachadh agus a' maidseadh na pìosan gus an atharrachadh nàdarra agad fhèin a chruthachadh, tha e dha-rìribh mar ealain agus bha neach-ealain math an-còmhnaidh ag ullachadh na h-innealan aige.

CIAMAR A THA CLADHACH CHARRAIGH AIR A CHUR ISTEACH ANN AN ÀITE?

Dè an adhesive a chleachdadh airson còmhdach cloiche?

When adhering the stone pieces onto the substrate be sure to use a quality adhesive, Armstone recommends the products from Mapei and we’ve found the moisture sensitive glue from Mapei Granirapid Kit to be the best solution thus far.

The reasons why are quite important, Mapei Granirapid kit is a moisture sensitive adhesive which helps resists against moisture. Moisture is the number one culprit for de-bonding glue. Which to put simply means if you don’t use this type of glue there is a chance your wall will fall apart over time.

A bharrachd air an sin, tha Granirapid na glaodh suidheachaidh luath a leigeas leat na pìosan balla agad a chumail gu sgiobalta agus gluasad tron ​​​​tagradh agad fada nas luaithe oir cha bhith feum agad air ùine a chaitheamh a’ cur taic ri pìosan cloiche a dh’ fheumas ùine airson cumail ri adhesives cunbhalach.

 

Còmhdach cloiche sruthadh uisge buidhe airson fuaran

 

 

“Granirapid is a High performance, deformable, fast setting and hydration two-component cementitious adhesive for ceramic tiles and stone material.

Particularly suitable for the installation of stone material that is moderately unstable to moisture and requires a rapid drying of the adhesive. Suitable for bonding floors subject to heavy traffic.”

CIAMAR A GHAIDHEIL CLÀRACH A CHUR AIR A CHUR?

You're installer will need to make sure each stone piece is clean and ready to take on the glue, swiftly paste the glue onto the back of each individual piece of stone and also on the substrate. All surfaces should be clean, dry and free of existing sealers or coatings. Dust off, wipe or brush all surfaces to be sealed to remove all loose particles that could adversely affect sealer penetration and performance.

Cleachd luchd-pacaidh gus beàrnan a chumail cunbhalach eadar gach pìos cloiche. Faodaidh tu pacairean plastaig no pacaidean a dhèanamh de phìosan fiodha a chleachdadh.

Dèan cinnteach gum fàg thu an raon gun suathadh airson 24 uair eile aon uair ‘s gu bheil thu deiseil a’ stàladh gach pìos.