Q / Can Ultralight Stone be used next to swimming pools?
A / Yes, Ultralight Stone is non-porous so it is not affected by moisture. It is not affected by salt or chlorine
Q / Can Ultralight Stone be used to cover a fibro house?
A / Ultralight stone can be used on any existing wall. Fibro, weatherboard, brick, even polystyrene. You do not
have to remove the existing substrate,it can be applied directly over the top.
Q / What is the Warranty?
A / Ultralight Stone comes with a 20 year warranty, while Ultralight Stone hollow blocks come with a 10 year warranty.
Q / How do you cut Ultralight Stone
A / Just about anything can be used to cut Ultralight Stone, from handsaws to angle grinders, Stanley Knives to jig saws.
Q / Can it be used indoors?
A / Ultralight Stone can be used both indoors and out, When used indoors, it is so light the gyprock does not need strengthening
Q / Can Ultralight stone be used around fireplaces?
A / Yes, Ultralight Stone has fire retardants added and is perfectly safe around fire places
Q / What is Ultralight Stone made from?
A / Ultralight Stone is made from High Density Polyurethane, the Rough Rock Hollow blocks are made from specially modified plastics
Q / Do you need Grouts or Sealers?
A / Ultralight Stone has been designed for use without grouting, however it can be used where desired. Sealers are not necessary.
Q / What is required for installation
A / Usually only the following items are required.
- Handsaw or compound saw
- Touch up product
- Paint brush
- Caulking gun
- Adhesive
- Scraper or chisel
- Tape measure
Q/ What do I do around windows
A/ As windows all seem to be set differently there are different ways of attacking them. If they are set proud the blocks can be butted directly to them.It is more difficult when the windows are recessed such as on a brick house and there are a number of options. Some of these options are:
- Use colonial blocks and mitre the corners
- Use the Double brick cappers and create a raised “frame” around the window
- Use corner blocks and cut to size (this is a more expensive option)
