Durability and Severe Weather

As the strength of stone on aluminum panels varies by manufacturer, it is important to verify the testing that a manufacturer has completed and the projects they have completed. Some manufacturers’ panels have been tested for large missile impact, freeze-thaw cycles, and high-wind events. An example of real-world testing includes the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas, where the stone on aluminum honeycomb panels have been through several hurricanes, some of which were Category 5, without damage.

Stone veneer on aluminum honeycomb panels can be used in either a rainscreen or barrier-type wall system. The aluminum layer makes the panels impervious to water or air infiltration. Pictured here is the Cove at Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas.

Performance and Testing Methods

The following tables show typical testing methods.