Adhered cladding
Panels are bonded to a prepared substrate with an installation system selected for the panel, wall condition, height and local requirements.
Confirm substrate, adhesive, panel format, joints and installation height.
Facade systems / technical project supply
Mechanically fixed
sintered stone
facade systems
Planning a sintered stone exterior but unsure how the panels should be fixed? Send the elevation, building location, substrate and approximate facade area. We help organize the material, panel layout, compatible fixing direction, packing sequence and the questions your local facade engineer must confirm.
Installation language / 01
Dry hanging is not one universal system.
International project teams usually describe the wall by how it is fixed and how the cavity manages water, air and insulation. Use the terms below to begin the right conversation without assuming that every mechanically fixed wall is automatically a rainscreen.
Mechanically fixed cladding
Panels or backed panel assemblies connect to rails and brackets through concealed or visible mechanical components.
Confirm loads, anchors, panel module, rail spacing, tolerances and access.Ventilated facade / rainscreen
The mechanically supported outer skin is coordinated with a drained or ventilated cavity, weather barrier, insulation and project-specific fire and closure details.
The complete wall assembly must be designed and approved for its climate and jurisdiction.When to investigate mechanical fixing / 02
Let the building conditions choose the system.
Mechanical fixing is not automatically the best answer for every wall. Height, substrate, wind and seismic design, panel geometry, cavity requirements, fire strategy and replacement access must be reviewed together.
A surface quotation and a facade system review are different tasks. Tell us which stage you are at so the first reply asks the right questions.
01Height and exposure
Building height, location, wind exposure and seismic conditions influence panel size, support spacing and anchoring.
02Cavity and insulation
A required drainage plane, insulation layer or ventilated cavity changes bracket depth, closures and interfaces.
03Openings and corners
Windows, returns, soffits, parapets and corners must be coordinated before the panel schedule is treated as final.
04Replacement and access
If individual replacement matters, the fixing sequence, joint access and spare-panel plan should be discussed early.
Two project routes / from the source system
The building type changes the subframe conversation.
The source system separates commercial and public facades from villas and low-rise buildings. Both can use mechanically fixed, factory-prepared panels, but their load path, cavity, fire, waterproofing, access and approval requirements are not interchangeable.
01 / Commercial and public buildings
Engineered facade coordination comes first.
For offices, hotels, hospitals, schools and industrial parks, the panel package must sit inside a project-specific facade design.
- Back-bolted or backed panel assembly coordinated with galvanized-steel or aluminum subframes
- Wind, seismic, substrate and anchor calculations by the responsible facade engineer
- Insulation, weather barrier, drainage, ventilation and cavity-fire strategy
- Access, inspection, replacement and approved mock-up requirements
02 / Villas and low-rise buildings
A lighter module still needs complete junction planning.
Low-rise work may use a lighter subframe and concealed hangers, but windows, corners, recesses, parapets and the wall base remain technical details rather than decorative afterthoughts.
- Lightweight rail layout sized to the panel module and supporting wall
- Concealed connection direction and three-dimensional installation adjustment
- Joint rhythm, returns and edge appearance coordinated with the elevation
- Water-management and closure details at every change of plane
Shared non-negotiables
Factory preparation cannot compensate for missing site dimensions. Both routes require verified substrate information, coordinated drawings, an approved material and system mock-up, clear panel references and a packing plan that matches the receiving sequence.
Assembly anatomy / 03
Read this specific kit from surface to structure.
The supplied reference system combines a sintered stone face with a 3.0 mm aluminum perimeter frame, an aluminum cone-core backing panel, concealed connectors, stainless-steel fasteners and modular hanging components. Rails, brackets, anchors and envelope layers are then coordinated to the actual building.
The physical kit shown is a system reference, not a universal construction detail. Final panel size, backing, fasteners, spacing, corrosion class, cavity barriers, waterproofing and structural connections must be specified and approved for the project.
Physical system references / 04
Inspect the supplied module, fastener and connector separately.
The original presentation identifies four configuration decisions that should be checked before quotation: what is included in the kit, how the 3.0 mm frame supports the cone-core backing, how visible fasteners are locked, and how concealed connections permit alignment and planned replacement.
A coordinated kit, not one loose panel
Review the backed module, perimeter profiles, rails, hangers, connectors, fasteners and closures together. Confirm which components are included in the quotation and which belong to the local facade package.
3.0 mm frame around the cone-core backing
The source module uses a thicker aluminum perimeter frame and cone-core backing to support a large-format panel, manage flatness and spread connection forces through the prepared assembly.
Stainless hardware with anti-loosening control
Visible nuts and bolts in the reference kit are stainless steel and paired with locking washers. Grade, quantity, tightening procedure and inspection remain project-specific.
Concealed connector and replaceable module logic
Internal frame connectors keep the perimeter visually clean and distribute force without relying on exposed welded joints. Replacement access must be designed into the hanging sequence before installation.
Junction register / 05
Put the difficult junction in the first drawing.
The source project includes full elevations plus rail, corner, sloped-wall, window-sill and recessed-joint studies. That is the right sequence: resolve the building interfaces before treating the facade as a square-metre material order.
Rail, bracket and anchor relationship
The project model shows primary rails, secondary rails, brackets and anchors as a connected load path. Actual member sizes, fixing centres and substrate anchors must come from the approved engineering.
Inside and outside corners planned in three dimensions
The corner model makes panel returns, rail direction, installation access and the order of adjacent panels visible before finished sizes are released.
01
Flat wall field
Confirm the finished module, joint rhythm, rail direction and adjustment range before the panel schedule is frozen.
Mark: panel grid, structural datum, movement zones and acceptable joints.
02
Internal and external corners
Decide whether the surface turns, returns, mitres or terminates at a profile. The visual decision changes finished sizes and support positions.
Mark: corner type, return depth, vein direction and visible edge.
03
Window head, jamb and sill
Treat the opening as a coordinated set. Head drainage, jamb returns, sill slope and frame interfaces cannot be resolved from facade area alone.
Mark: frame position, reveal depth, sill condition and perimeter joint.
04
Recesses and changes of plane
A recessed band changes bracket depth, return panels, joint alignment and installation access. Show it in section as well as elevation.
Mark: depth, return finish, joint continuation and access sequence.
05
Base and lower termination
Coordinate ground clearance, drainage, impact exposure, flashing and the first support line before setting the lowest panel module.
Mark: finished grade, drainage route, clearance and closure.
06
Parapet, soffit and upper closure
Upper terminations must coordinate panel support with coping, water management, ventilation and movement at the roof edge.
Mark: coping, cavity closure, ventilation path and waterproofing interface.The reference models and diagrams explain coordination intent. They do not establish final dimensions, drainage, waterproofing, structural capacity or code compliance.
Planning study / not for construction
From elevation to crate / 06
Give every panel a place before it enters a crate.
A coordinated facade package connects the architectural elevation to panel references, inspection, packing and site identification. Confirm identification requirements before production rather than rebuilding the sequence after shipment.
- 01Review elevation, openings, corners and acceptable joint positions
- 02Coordinate visual direction with available slab formats and cutting yield
- 03Assign panel, elevation and crate references when required
- 04Inspect finished pieces against the agreed schedule and marking plan
- 05Pack in a sequence the receiving team can unload, identify and release
Surface direction / 07
Shortlist the surface after the system questions begin.
Exterior suitability, finish, thickness and exact availability must be confirmed for the selected product and project. Use these cards to begin a visual shortlist, not as an automatic facade specification.
Responsibility map / 08
One supply conversation. Clear engineering responsibility.
Your dedicated Funtek contact helps organize the material and supply information. The responsible project team confirms the final wall design, calculations, approvals and installation.
Funtek project supply
Your Funtek contact can coordinate
- Surface, sample, format and finish review
- Preliminary panel and component-scope discussion
- Processing, identification and inspection requirements
- Crate planning and export shipment coordination
- Communication around drawings and missing supply information
Project design and site
The responsible local team must confirm
- Structural calculations, wind and seismic design
- Substrate capacity, anchors and corrosion requirements
- Waterproofing, drainage, insulation and fire strategy
- Movement joints, cavity barriers and local approvals
- Installation method, access, tolerances and workmanship
Facade brief builder / 09
Send the elevation, not a perfect specification.
A reference image, marked PDF or rough elevation is enough to start. Tell us what has already been confirmed. Your dedicated Funtek contact will help organize the missing material and supply information.
- Project country, city and building type
- Approximate facade area and building height
- Elevation, openings and critical junctions
- Known substrate, insulation and cavity requirements
- Target schedule, quantity and destination port
Project path / 10
Move from uncertainty to an organized facade package.
The sequence can be adjusted to the project, but drawings, mock-ups, approvals and identification should be resolved before the facade becomes a shipping problem.
- 01
Verify the site information
The project team confirms dimensions, supporting-wall condition, datum levels, openings, access and the locations that require survey rather than estimation.
- 02
Develop the elevation and system drawings
Coordinate panel modules, rails, brackets, anchors, cavity depth, corners, recesses, windows, parapets and base details with the responsible facade engineer.
- 03
Approve the surface and system mock-up
Confirm the sintered stone design, finish, joint appearance, backed-panel build-up, visible hardware, tolerance and representative junction before production.
- 04
Prepare and identify panels in the factory
Cut and process the approved material, assemble the specified backing components, apply panel references and inspect against the agreed schedule.
- 05
Install and align the local subframe
The qualified site contractor installs and verifies anchors, brackets and rails, then establishes the adjustment range required for the prepared panels.
- 06
Hang, adjust and complete the closures
Panels are installed to the approved sequence; joints, corners, openings, drainage, waterproofing and cavity closures are checked as coordinated work.
- 07
Handover references and spare strategy
Record panel and crate references, agreed inspection results and any spare-panel or replacement procedure needed for future maintenance.
Specification questions / FAQ
Questions to answer before the panels are ordered.
What is a mechanically fixed sintered stone facade?
It is an exterior cladding approach in which a prepared sintered stone panel or panel assembly connects to rails, hangers, brackets or other engineered mechanical components instead of relying only on direct adhesion. The exact assembly must be selected and approved for the project.
Is mechanically fixed cladding the same as a ventilated facade or rainscreen?
Not automatically. Mechanical fixing describes how the panel is supported. A ventilated facade or rainscreen also depends on the designed cavity, drainage or ventilation path, weather barrier, insulation, closures and other building-envelope details.
What slab thickness should be used for the facade?
Thickness cannot be selected from building type alone. Panel format, backing concept, fixing method, loads, finish, edge processing and the tested or engineered assembly all affect the decision. We can confirm current material options while the responsible engineer approves the final system.
Can the fixings be concealed?
Concealed attachment may be possible depending on the panel assembly, backing, rail system, joint access and engineering requirements. Send the target appearance and junction details so visibility and replacement access can be reviewed together.
What information is needed for a useful quotation?
Send the project location, building type and height, approximate facade area, elevations, openings, substrate, insulation or cavity requirements, preferred surface, target panel module, quantity, destination and schedule. Rough or incomplete information is enough to begin.
Who confirms wind loads, anchors and local code compliance?
The project’s qualified facade engineer, structural engineer, architect and responsible contractor must confirm the final calculations, supporting structure, anchors, fire strategy, drainage, waterproofing, cavity barriers, approvals and installation method for the local jurisdiction.
Can panels be identified and packed by elevation?
Panel, elevation and crate references can be discussed when the order requires installation-sequence identification. Confirm the marking, packing and spare-panel requirements before production so they can be included in the supply and inspection plan.
Can one damaged panel be replaced later?
Individual replacement may be easier in a system designed for access, but it depends on the attachment sequence, joint design, surrounding panels and available matching spares. Replacement strategy should be reviewed before the system and spare allowance are approved.