1.    Lightweight. Geopietra^® natural manufactured stone veneer masonry is designed to weigh 50-70 kg/m2 according to the chosen pattern and installation method, compared to 600-700 kg/m2 of natural stone masonry. This property makes Geopietra^® manufactured stone veneer ideal for cladding lightweight structures, such as coating, plasterboard, cement fibre, wooden panels, insulated sheets and mobile structures. It does not require any particular embodiments for any types of installation, including sky-high ones, or any particular foundation or specifically reinforced structures. 

2.    Breathable. The healthy function of the housing envelope is guaranteed by the natural ingredients used and excellent breathability of Geopietra® manufactured stone veneer (μ 26.4). The wall breathes, remains dry and allows the natural transition of water condensate. 

Geopietra^® manufactured stone veneer thus enhances the insulation performance of external thermal insulation systems. The new GeoBi two-component mortar has also been lightened using materials that allow an even surface finishing.  

3.    Resistance and thermal inertia. Experiments on density and porosity have led to the attainment of a perfect balance between resistance and thermal inertia, which makes this solution ideal for installation on thermal insulation and protection of all types of backing. Geopietra® manufactured stone veneer inhibits thermal shocks due to sudden climate changes, has very long absorption and release times.evidence of it is the flammability conducted in Austria in 2010 at the IBS Institute and the recently perfomed test LEPIR II conducted in France at the CSTB Institute, where EPS insulation pannels where protected by manufactured stone veneer. Murogeopietra^® on EPS meets criteria for non-propagation of a flame front. In 2023 the procedure passed the LEPIR II test again, allowing it to clad R+4 buildings up to 2,000 m altitude with joints technique.

4.    Low thickness. The thickness of Geopietra^® natural manufactured stone varies from 3 to 7 cm, while that of manufactured brick is from 1.5 to 3 cm, according to pattern. Reducing the thickness does not affect the end result in terms of aesthetics, function and sensorial feeling: rather it provides great space-saving both indoors and outdoors, which is a major requirement today.

5.    Frostproof. Geopietra^® manufactured stone veneer is the only product in the European construction industry that can boast 50 years of experience acquired by the parent company, which is tested frost-proof and extensively tested in widely different climates. The technical developments made to make it suitable for installation on thermal insulation systems and the improved weight and thermal resistance have led to an increase in internal micro-porosity, thus creating more space for water expansion when it is transformed into ice. Water absorption has been reduced by a further 20% compared to previous formulations.

 6.   Colour fastness. Only permanent mineral oxide-based pigments are used for the staining of Geopietra^® natural manufactured stone. It takes 2-6 months of exposure to atmospheric agents for the colour to set using a special process. No undesirable change of colour has been noticed even after years of exposure. 

7.    Eco-friendly.  Geopietra^® manufactured stone veneer is made up of natural ingredients only; it reduces the aesthetic attractiveness of natural stone to a few centimetres, and contributes to reducing the quarrying of natural stone and protecting the environment and landscape. Geopietra promotes environmental values and building traditions while pursuing home living comfort and energy efficiency. 

8.    Functional and quick. Geopietra^® manufactured stone veneer is simple to use and the consumption of material can be easily calculated without producing waste-it can be laid using a few simple tools. It is delivered in boxes that are easy and quick to handle on site and on scaffoldings. At the end of work, only the boxes and empty adhesive and mortar bags need to be disposed of. 

9.    Believable and natural. Mould technology, the exclusive aging system and the manual processing processes contribute to carefully transforming stone into a product of a superior craftsmanship value, which is never the same. Geopietra^® manufactured stone is available in single units of various sizes. Each pattern comes complete with special angle units that give the wall a 3-D effect, thus producing exactly the appearance of a bearing structure made of natural stone.

10.    High aesthetical and emotional value. Geopietra® manufactured stone veneer has the ability to convey and express different architectural styles and languages. Thanks to its superior technical features and absolute compatibility with today’s building materials and systems, it is highly sought-after for contemporary architectural solutions, by adding character and emotional strength. Geopietra^® offers the possibility of creating a unique work, expressing personal vision of living and creativity. Its beauty bears the sign of the time passing by and accompanies our true innermost emotions. 

11.    Full of nuances reminiscent of times gone by. the colouring of the meticulous surface finish makes Geopietra^® manufactured stone veneer truly unique. Geopietra has always chosen to replicate not only the hues of natural stone but also its most emotional factor: the passing of time. Geopietra® manufactured stone veneer is processed to convey an antique effect by using colours typical of rust and mosses that give the perception of bygone days, a feeling that even newly quarried natural stone cannot give. For the colour to be so unique, it requires an entirely handmade process, which makes it one of a kind, so much so that no two pieces of stone are the same.