What’s Inside
Contained in this Manual are details on ALC Solution standard limestone panels and elements, anchoring system planning and installation guide, examples of their application, standard profiles, floor tiles and paver designs, balustrades, and load bearing masonry. These are available in both PDF and AutoCad formats; please contact us for the latter.
This manual is intended as a tool for designers as well as to demonstrate the uses to which the stone elements may be put. American Limestone Company is unique in the industry in providing standardized limestone architectural elements and a patented and patent-pending anchor system.
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AMERICAN LIMESTONE COMPANY
MANUAL FOR DESIGN WITH NATURAL LIMESTONE
THE ALC SOLUTION
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS (PDF Version)
AMERICAN LIMESTONE COMPANY & THE ALC SOLUTION
CHAPTER 1. − APPLICATION EXAMPLES
- 1.1 − CLASSICAL
- 1.1.1 Tuscan Elevation
- 1.1.2 Tuscan Column with Arch and Entablature
- Photo of Tuscan Column with Arch and Entablature
- 1.1.3 Plan View of Column and Pilaster
- 1.1.4 Tuscan Pilaster with Pedestal
- 1.1.5a Side View of Tuscan Column
- Photo of Tuscan Column
- 1.1.5b Elevations of Tuscan Pilaster
- 1.1.6 Ionic Column with Balustrade and Entablature
- 1.1.7 Ionic Pilaster with Fluting
- 1.1.8 Ionic Pilaster with Arch and Pediment
- 1.1.9 Ionic with Cross Section and Exterior View
- 1.1.10 Ionic Column − Square
- 1.2 − LOAD BEARING MASONRY
- 1.3 − PERIMETER WALLS
CHAPTER 2. − STANDARD ELEMENTS AND KITS
- 2.4 − STANDARD LIMESTONE MOULDINGS AND CARVINGS
- 2.4.1 Standard American Limestone Profiles – Thumbnails 1
- 2.4.1A Standard American Limestone Profiles – Thumbnails 2
- 2.4.1B Standard American Limestone Profiles – Thumbnails 3
- 2.4.1C Standard American Limestone Profiles – Thumbnails 4
- 2.4.2 Profile 220-T – Tuscan
- 2.4.3 Profile 301-T − Tuscan
- 2.4.4 Profile 310-T – Tuscan
- 2.4.5 Profile 320-T − Tuscan
- 2.4.6 Profile 321-T – Tuscan
- 2.4.7 Profile 323-T − Tuscan
- 2.4.8 Profile 330-T − Tuscan
- 2.4.9 Profile 401-T − Tuscan
- 2.4.10 Profile 402-T − Tuscan
- 2.4.11 Profile 201-I − Ionic
- 2.4.12 Profile 801-I − Ionic
- 2.4.13 Profile 810-I − Ionic
- 2.4.14 Profile 820-I − Ionic
- 2.4.15 Profile 830-I − Ionic
- 2.4.16 Profile 840-I − Ionic
- 2.4.17 Profile 850-I − Ionic
- 2.4.18 Profile 880-I − Ionic
- 2.4.19 Profile 701-G − Gothic
- 2.4.20 Profile 702-G − Gothic
- 2.4.21 Profile 230-M − Miscellaneous
- 2.4.22 Profile 250-M − Miscellaneous
- 2.4.23 Profile 901-M − Miscellaneous
- 2.4.24 Carving 890-I − Ionic Capital (for pilaster)
- 2.4.25 Profile 906-M − Miscellaneous
- 2.4.26 Profile 907-M − Miscellaneous
- 2.4.27 Profile 840-B Ionic (brick compatible)
- 2.4.28 Profile 701-B Gothic (brick compatible)
- 2.4.29 Profile 201-B Ionic (brick compatible)
- 2.4.30 Profile 702-B Gothic (brick compatible)
- 2.4.31 Profile 220-B Tuscan (brick compatible)
- 2.4.32 Profile 202-M − Miscellaneous
- 2.4.33 Profile 801-BR – Ionic (For Balustrade)
- 2.4.34 Profile 850-HRC – Ionic (For Balustrade)
- 2.6 − LIMESTONE CLADDING / STANDARD PANELS − Various Finishes Are Available
- 2.6.1 Panel 101
- Photos of Panel 101, Panel 150 and Through-Panel Corner
- 2.6.2 Panel 150
- 2.6.3 Panel 160
- Photos of Panel 160 and Staggered Corner
- 2.6.4 Section Through Panels 101, 150, 160
- 2.6.5 Perspective of Through-Panel Corner Detail − Panel 101 Shown
- 2.6.6 Perspective of Staggered Corner Detail – Panel 101 Shown
- 2.6.7 Rusticated Panel Detail (Interior and Exterior)
CHAPTER 3. − SYSTEMS AND GUIDES
- 3.1 − SYSTEMS AND GUIDES
- 3.1.1 Double and Single Anchor
- Photos of “J” and “T” Anchors and Cutting Process
- 3.1.2 Required Anchor Width and Deadweight
- 3.1.2A Required Anchor Widths and Stone Slot Strengths
- 3.1.3 Typical Joint at Anchor
- 3.1.4 Typical Wall Installation − Option 1
- Photos of Individual Anchor Installation
- 3.1.5 Typical Wall Installation − Option 2
- Photos of Continuous Anchor Installation
- 3.1.5A Intermediate Stone Anchor Detail at Concrete Back-up
- 3.1.5B Intermediate Stone Anchor Detail at CMU Block Back-up
- 3.1.5C Intermediate Stone Anchor Detail at Metal Stud Back-up
- 3.1.6 Stone Anchor Arrangement at Window
- 3.1.7 Stone Anchor Arrangement at Window Arch
- 3.1.8 Isometric at Base and Window
- 3.1.9 Stone Cladding Base
- 3.1.10 Door Detail at Header
- 3.1.11 Door Planning Guide
- 3.1.12 Floor Planning Guide − Panels 101 and 150 Shown
- 3.1.13 Plan Section at Corner
- 3.1.14 Plan Section at Corner − Panel 101 Shown
- 3.1.15 Plan of Quoined Corner − Panels 120 and 121 Shown
- 3.1.16 Tuscan Plan − Corner Detail − Quoin 126 Shown
- 3.1.17 Cross Section at Corner − Quoin 126 Shown
- 3.1.18 Window Elevation 1
- 3.1.19 Window Section 1
- 3.1.20 Window Elevation 2
- 3.1.21 Window Section 2
- 3.1.22 Window Planning Guide
- 3.1.23 Profile 250-M Used as Window Sill
- 3.1.24 Tuscan Entablature with Concealed Gutter – Section
- 3.1.25 Tuscan Entablature with Exposed Gutter (Opt. 1) – Section
- 3.1.26 Tuscan Entablature with Exposed Gutter (Opt. 2) – Section
- 3.1.27 Water Table − Elevation
- 3.1.28 Water Table − Section
- 3.2 − INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
- 3.2.1 Installation – Supplies and Recommended Tools
- 3.2.2 Continuous Base Anchor Installation
- 3.2.3 Clip Anchor Installation
- 3.2.4 Continuous Anchor Installation
- 3.2.5 Continuous Anchor Installation (Cont’d)
- 3.2.6 Removal of Panel to Be Replaced
- 3.2.7 Removal of Lower Flange of Upper Anchor
- 3.2.8 Replacement of Panel
- 3.3 − CURTAIN WALL STEEL FRAME SYSTEM
- 3.3.1 Cover Sheet
- 3.3.2 Material Description
- 3.3.3 Curtain Wall System
- 3.3.4 Typical Panel Layout
- 3.3.5 Section Detail at Base of Glazing
- 3.3.6 Section Detail at Joint of Stone Paneling
- 3.3.7 Section Detail at Top of Glazing
- 3.3.8 Section Detail of Structural Framing
- 3.3.9 Detail at Top of Glazing
- 3.3.10 Detail at Base of Glazing
- 3.3.11 Water Control Detail
- 3.3.12 Summary of Curtain Wall Erection
CHAPTER 4. − DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION
