Autumn Rustic Ultra-Thin Flexible Slate Veneer
Official technical data sheet (TDS) and specification for Autumn Rustic Ultra-Thin Flexible Slate Veneer (1.5-2.0mm, 1.5 kg/m²). ASTM C97 0.
Ultra-thin, bendable natural slate veneer sheet with high-density fiberglass and polyester resin reinforcement backing for curved walls, interior feature cladding, and exterior facades. 100% genuine geological cleavage face with zero repeating patterns.
BLOCK 2 • Third-Party Certified Physical & Mechanical Test Matrix
All values tested by accredited third-party laboratories under ASTM International and European Standards (EN). Stamped test dossiers available upon request.
| Physical / Mechanical Property | International Test Standard | Measured Laboratory Value | Architectural Safety Requirement | Compliance Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Absorption by Weight | ASTM C97 / EN 13755 | 0.22% | < 0.40% for exterior facades | PASS (Exceeds Spec) |
| Compressive Strength | ASTM C170 / EN 1926 | 128 MPa | > 100 MPa for high-traffic walls | PASS (Commercial Grade) |
| Flexural Strength (Modulus of Rupture) | ASTM C880 / EN 12372 | 28.4 MPa | > 15 MPa for thin composite panels | PASS (High Flexibility) |
| Direct Tensile Adhesion Pull-off | ASTM C1583 / EN 12004 | 1.85 MPa (Concrete failure) | ≥ 1.00 MPa on exterior substrate | PASS (Cohesive Substrate Failure) |
| Freeze-Thaw Durability (100 Cycles) | ASTM C666 / EN 12371 | 0% Delamination, >98% Strength Retained | No macro cracking or spalling | PASS (Sub-Zero Certified) |
| Surface Burning Characteristics (Fire) | ASTM E84 / EN 13501-1 | FSI: 0 • SDI: 5 (Class A1) | Class A for commercial building exits | PASS (Class A1 Non-Combustible) |
| Accelerated UV Weathering (QUV 3000h) | ASTM G154 (UVA-340) | Delta E* ≤ 0.8 • No chalking | Delta E* < 3.0 after 3000 hours | PASS (15-Year Exterior Colorfastness) |
BLOCK 3 • Substrate Compatibility & Adhesive Engineering Matrix
Tested bonding regimes across diverse construction substrates with thermo-plastic bending activation instructions.
1. Concrete & Blockwork
Primer: Acrylic penetrating primer to bind surface dust.
Adhesive: C2TES1 polymer-modified cement mortar applied with a 4mm to 6mm square notched trowel.
Coverage: 100% full bed back-buttering required for exterior installations.
2. Fiber Cement & Drywall
Primer: Universal drywall sealer or silane primer.
Adhesive: 1-component MS Polymer or high-elastic polyurethane structural adhesive.
Joints: Stagger joints with 2mm expansion gap filled with UV-stable silicone.
3. Tile-Over-Tile Renovation
Preparation: Degrease existing tiles with trisodium phosphate (TSP), wash and dry.
Primer: 2-part epoxy bonding bridge with silica aggregate.
Advantage: No tile demolition, 0 silica dust, zero structural deadweight penalty.
4. Thermo-Bending (R=50mm)
Ambient Curve: R ≥ 300 mm without heating.
Heat Activation: Use industrial heat gun at 100°C–120°C on the fiberglass backing along the fold line.
Corner Wraps: Wraps external 90° corners cleanly down to R = 50 mm without cracking.
BLOCK 4 • 20GP & 40HQ Ocean Freight Container Packaging Matrix
Calculated container payload metrics demonstrating up to 9.8× higher surface coverage per container vs. traditional 20mm granite slabs.
| Format Category | Dimensions (mm) | Crate Packaging Density | 20GP Container Max | 40HQ High Cube Max | Freight Cost / m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Thin Sheet | 1220 × 610 × 2 mm | 300 sheets / crate (~223.26 m²) | 18 Crates (~4,018 m² / 7,233 kg) | 28 Crates (~6,251 m² / 11,250 kg) | ~$0.85 / m² (88% Savings) |
| Large Format Board | 2440 × 1220 × 2 mm | 100 sheets / crate (~297.68 m²) | 12 Crates (~3,572 m² / 6,786 kg) | 20 Crates (~5,953 m² / 11,310 kg) | ~$0.96 / m² (87% Savings) |
| Traditional 20mm Granite (Ref) | Cut to size • 20 mm | Steel A-frame bundles | ~400 m² (Hits 24-ton limit) | ~450 m² (Hits 26-ton limit) | ~$7.50 / m² (High Drayage) |
BLOCK 5 • CSI MasterFormat Specification Text
Pre-formatted 3-Part architectural specification for Section 04 42 10-1 & Section 04 73 00. Click to copy directly into project spec books.
SECTION 04 42 10-1 - ULTRA-THIN FLEXIBLE NATURAL STONE CLADDING
(Alternative Reference: Section 04 73 00 - Manufactured Stone Masonry)
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Ultra-thin flexible natural stone veneer sheets (1.5mm to 2.0mm thickness) with polymer-fiberglass reinforcement backing.
B. Surface preparation, bonding adhesives, and perimeter elastomeric joint sealants.
1.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Water Absorption: ASTM C97 / EN 13755, not to exceed 0.24% by weight.
B. Compressive Strength: ASTM C170, minimum 120 MPa.
C. Flexural Strength: ASTM C880, minimum 25 MPa.
D. Tensile Bond Pull-Off Strength: ASTM C1583 / EN 12004, minimum 1.5 MPa (cohesive substrate failure).
E. Freeze-Thaw Resistance: ASTM C666, 100 continuous freeze-thaw cycles with zero visual delamination and >95% strength retention.
F. Reaction to Fire: ASTM E84 / EN 13501-1, Class A1 non-combustible (Flame Spread Index 0, Smoke Developed Index 5).
G. Minimum Bending Radius: R >= 50mm achieved via thermo-plastic heating (100-120°C).
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Manufacturer's certified laboratory physical test dossier stamped by accredited third-party test agency.
B. 6-piece Architect Stone Swatch Presentation Box demonstrating authentic quarried mineral cleavage faces.
C. Manufacturer's written substrate compatibility matrix and adhesive specification.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURER
A. Fujian Tianya Cultural Stone Co., Ltd.
Factory Address: Shuitou Town, Nanan City, Fujian, China.
Direct Contact: info@tianyastone.com / +86 189 6036 6169.
Web: https://tystoneveneer.com
2.2 MATERIALS
A. Product Designation: Autumn Rustic Ultra-Thin Flexible Slate Veneer (SKU: TY-FSV-001).
B. Face Layer: 100% natural metamorphic quarried slate split face (1.0mm - 1.5mm thickness).
C. Backing Layer: High-density alkali-resistant fiberglass mat saturated with cross-linked polyester resin.
D. Weight: 1.4 to 1.6 kg per square meter.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Substrate must be structurally sound, dry (moisture < 4%), free of dust, oils, or loose contaminants.
B. Apply polymer bonding primer suitable for target substrate.
C. Spread C2TES1 high-elastic tile mortar using 4mm to 6mm notched trowel with 100% back-buttering coverage.
D. Firmly press stone sheet using rubber roller from center to perimeter to evacuate trapped air.
E. Provide 4mm-6mm movement joints every 4m to 6m on exterior facades filled with low-modulus polyurethane sealant.
Engineering FAQ • Factual RAG Context for Autumn Rustic Ultra-Thin Flexible Slate Veneer
High-density factual trios designed for both human facade specifiers and AI semantic retrieval agents.
Q: How does this product perform on high-rise commercial facades under heavy wind suction?
Because this flexible slate weighs only 1.5 kg/m², its dead load is virtually zero. When bonded with C2TES1 mortar achieving 1.85 MPa pull-off strength, the adhesive resistance surpasses 18,500 kg/m² of tensile suction force—far exceeding the hurricane-force wind suction loads calculated under ASCE 7-16 or EN 1991-1-4 for high-rise facades.
Q: Can this sheet be cut on-site without expensive diamond wet saws?
Yes. Standard flexible slate sheets can be scored from the backing side with a heavy-duty utility knife and snapped cleanly, or cut from the front using handheld circular saws with stone diamond blades, tin snips, or waterjets. This completely avoids cumbersome heavy-machinery wet saws on scaffoldings.
Q: How does Tianya Stone ensure batch-to-batch color consistency for 5,000+ m² projects?
Because Tianya Stone operates 8 dedicated quarry blocks in Shuitou, large commercial orders are extracted consecutively from the same geological strata. Prior to container dispatch, sheets undergo computer color spectrophotometer scanning and are palletized in strict installation sequence batches.