Installation Photos

Gridworx is pre-engineered for installation on
Steel Studs
Steel Studs
Gridworx is pre-engineered for installation on CMU or concrete block
CMU or concrete block
Gridworx is pre-engineered for installation on wood frame construction
Wood frame construction
We recommend a waterproof membrane first be applied to the substrate
Use a waterproof membrane
Use a waterproof membrane
Use a waterproof membrane
Use a waterproof membrane
Use a waterproof membrane
Use a waterproof membrane
Gridworx supplies installation instructions and installation tools such as story poles
Storey poles align rows of anchors
Storey poles align rows of anchors
Poles are adjustable for stone size
Poles are adjustable for stone size
Use leveler for checks
Use leveler for checks
Stone Panels are cut, job specified, and installed
Stone is cut with kerf
Stone is cut with kerf
Stone is cut to frame specs
Stone is cut to frame specs
Kerf holds L bracket to install
Kerf holds L bracket to install
The Gridworx System consists of a family of anchors:
  • Starter J Anchor - Set first around the perimeter of the project
  • Top CourseJ Anchor - Holds the top course panels in place. Also use beneath window sills or other conditions where vertical panel coursing is terminated.
  • Intermediate T Anchor - Used in central field courses
  • Standard T Anchor - Used for special installation situations as window surrounds or other architectural features.
  • L Brackets - used to snap the stone panels to the anchors.
Anchors are screwed to wood frame
Anchors are screwed to wood frame
Anchors are screwed to concrete
Anchors are screwed to concrete
Starter J Anchors are installed
Starter J Anchors are installed
Anchors are installed around windows
Anchors are installed around windows
Anchors are 12" long
Anchors are 12" long
Standard T anchors are used around bank window
Standard T anchors are used around bank window
2" x 2" x 1.25" stone panels go up around column
2" x 2" x 1.25" stone panels go up around column
Corners are a breeze with Standard T’s
Corners are a breeze with Standard T’s
Arches can be accommodated with Gridworx!
Arches can be accommodated with Gridworx!
Stone panels are installed in the Intermediate T anchors
Stone panels are installed in the Intermediate T anchors
Granite panels are supported with Gridworx
Granite panels are supported with Gridworx
Standard T anchors are used around bank window
Standard T anchors are used around bank window
The Gridworx system makes building with stone easy
Set the stone
Set the stone
Silicone is applied to the kerf
Silicone is applied to the kerf
Snap into place
Snap into place
Only system in the market that allows for non-sequential setting of the stone!
Panels in nonsequental order 1
Stone can be installed
Panels in nonsequental order 2
Single panel easy to replace!
Panels in nonsequental order
Taping the stone to protect is from the silicone is recommended. This step can be omitted with the use of a professional glazer
Joints are tapped
Joints are tapped
Joints are sealed
Joints are sealed
Masonary sand in joints
Masonary sand in joints

Detail

Soffit conditions are easy
Soffit 1
Soffit 1
Soffit interior 2.jpg
Soffit interior 2
Soffit 3
Soffit 3
Exterior accents can be achieved with:
Trim Bands
Trim Bands
Arches and surrounds
Arches and surrounds
Plynth stones
Plynth stones
Columns
Columns
Corner quoins
Quirk Mitered quoins
Quirk Mitered Corner
Quirk Mitered Corner

Field Modifications

Field Modifications:
  • Stone Panels can be cut at job site using same tools as used with lumber
  • Small hand tools work well to cut kerfs and stone panels to size
  • Tools include: wet saw, angle grinder, and biscuit cutter
  • Refer to installation guide for suggested tools

Stone can be cut on job site
Stone can be cut on job site
Stone can be cut on job site
Stone can be cut on job site
Stone can be cut on job site
Stone can be cut on job site
Stone is cut with hand saw
Stone is cut with hand saw
Cutting kerfs in the field
Cutting kerfs in the field
Stone can be cut on job site
Cutting kerfs in the field
Field Modifications are easily accomplished!
Thin stone makes field modifications for outlets easy
Thin stone makes field modifications for outlets easy
Various modifications are displayed
Various modifications are displayed
Granite was cut for vent
Granite was cut for vent