Stonewood Granite

AvailabilityInquire
Finishes Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique
Country of OriginBrazil
Abrasion ResistanceExcellent
Chemical ResistanceGood
DurabilityExcellent
Fire Performance0 flame spread (per ASTM E 84)
Freeze Thaw ResistanceGood
HardnessExcellent
Panel SizesUp to 4'×8' (1220mm×2440mm)
Staining ResistanceGood
Structural Performance (on Honeycomb)Excellent

Stonewood Granite Panels by StonePly

Stonewood Granite presents a warm brown field defined by rounded, concentric formations that resemble petrified wood cross-sections. Bands of caramel, tan, and deeper umber tones radiate outward in organic rings, often surrounding lighter mineral centers that accentuate the layered pattern. The movement across the surface is bold and sweeping, giving each slab a distinct geologic composition. This pronounced patterning gives Stonewood Granite a strong architectural presence suited to expressive stone installations.

Across large building elevations, the material is frequently specified for façade cladding, expansive vertical wall systems, soffits, and architectural screens where the stone’s circular formations can be read across broad surfaces. Within interior environments, architects often incorporate the stone into atrium walls, monumental lobby installations, gallery walls, and other large-format interior cladding in cultural institutions, hospitality developments, civic buildings, and university projects.

Fabrication involves bonding a natural stone facing to an aluminum honeycomb backing to create a rigid composite panel suitable for architectural cladding systems. This panelized construction allows Stonewood Granite to be installed as large-format units across building façades and interior wall assemblies while maintaining the authentic surface of the quarried stone. The aluminum honeycomb backing supports dimensional stability across the panel and facilitates integration into contemporary cladding systems.

For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Stonewood Granite, please contact StonePly for more information.

Additional Reading

Other than diamonds, rubies, and sapphires, granite is the hardest natural stone. Granite is the preferred stone for exterior cladding as it is known for its strength and resistance to the elements. Unlike marble, granite is a very low maintenance choice for your building exterior; it is extremely resistant to heat, scratching, and stains.

Quarried all over the world, granite comes in a wide variety of colors. Typically you find granite finished with a high polish to show off the beautiful array of colors and natural grain. Granite's appearance is phenomenal for exterior applications or interior accents but can sometimes look too "busy" in confined spaces. To meet the need of current trends, granite can be honed, sandblasted, or have other textures applied to soften its natural tones and provide a very aesthetically pleasing panel.

Granite is not only found in commercial cladding applications but is a favorite for counter tops and flooring as well. The stone is extremely durable and easily maintained and cleaned. Being harder than marble and limestone, granite surpasses other stones in its ability to resist staining and acidic materials.

If your requirements call for a stone that has permanence, enduring texture and color, along with complete freedom from deterioration and maintenance, then granite is an ideal candidate for your project.