| Other Names | Pergaminho Granite, Granito Pergaminho Branco, White Pergamena Granite | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Brazil | |
| Abrasion Resistance | Excellent | |
| Chemical Resistance | Good | |
| Durability | Excellent | |
| Fire Performance | 0 flame spread (per ASTM E 84) | |
| Freeze Thaw Resistance | Good | |
| Hardness | Excellent | |
| Panel Sizes | Up to 4'×8' (1220mm×2440mm) | |
| Staining Resistance | Good | |
| Structural Performance (on Honeycomb) | Excellent |
Bianco Pergamena Granite Panels by StonePly
Bianco Pergamena Granite features a pale cream field with large white crystalline formations and soft gray tonal shifts, interrupted by darker charcoal mineral clusters. The surface is more open and fractured in appearance, with broad shapes and interlocking patterns that move across the stone. Bianco Pergamena Granite carries a higher level of contrast and scale variation, giving it a more expressive and less uniform visual read.
This granite can be introduced into exterior applications such as building façades, architectural screening elements, or volumetric cladding where a more pronounced pattern is desired to break up large surfaces. For interior use, it can be applied to vertical features including statement walls, enclosed design elements, or transitional spaces, where the variation in scale allows the stone to read differently depending on viewing distance.
Fabrication as a StonePly panel begins with a thin layer of Bianco Pergamena Granite, which is bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing to form a composite panel. This assembly reduces overall weight compared to traditional full-thickness stone while maintaining a consistent panel depth, allowing the material to be integrated into panelized cladding systems and other architectural applications.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Bianco Pergamena 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.