The History of Gridworx & their Stone Panelized Cladding Systems
While working as a stone broker I began selling stone cut for stone panelized cladding systems. Typically, the stones are 3 cm thick weighing 15 pounds PSF. With thin stone cladding systems, architects are able to build stone buildings once again. Stone buildings constructed with mechanically attached curtain wall systems were not well recognized in the construction industry. It was easy to see why. I came to realize the cladding systems in the market were cumbersome and most of all – inefficient. One example is – none offered a solution for removing and replacing a damaged panel without disassembling the entire wall section. Another is – none provided the ability for the non-sequential setting of the stone. Designed and Pre-engineered to Meet or Exceed Industry Specifications Surely there must be a solution…
Gridworx Provides Exterior Stone Cladding for Razorback Stadium
Gridworx was honored to work closely with Populous Architecture and Design and Walker Masonry on the Donald W Reynold Razorback Stadium North end zone renovation and expansion project to provide exterior stone cladding. Populous Architecture and Design reached out to Gridworx to provide exterior stone cladding rainscreen design assistance. Additionally, Gridworx provided a fully engineered delegated design package. Project goals required a contemporary rainscreen system that allowed for the easy removal and replacement of stone cladding that in the event a panel is damaged or rejected. Plus, to add a subframe system that could achieve the thermal transfer requirements that were designated for the project. With these criteria in mind, the Gridworx team recommended our patented 2-part rotational kerf system to be installed on our high performance, discrete connection back up system. The north addition…
Miami Dade Wind Load Test Blown Away By Dekton With the Gridworx Ultra Stone Cladding System
The Miami Dade wind load test is the most onerous wind test in the United States. The law creating the Florida Building Code was enacted by the Florida Legislature and became effective on March 1, 2002. This law defined High-Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ) and is specifically related to Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Our system was subjected to the following test: Dekton partnered with Gridworx for this testing leading to certification for Miami-Dade County building approvals. The purpose was to demonstrate our products meet the unique requirements for a hurricane prone area. When severe weather strikes, this approval certifies the performance of our products may very well contribute to saving lives. It is this level of testing and proven performance that demonstrates the standard for quality and safety with the fusion of Dekton…
