Shapes
The Piazza system allows for nearly any possible shape for a decorative element. If you can dream it, we can probably make it. And there is a good chance we have already made it.
Piazza products feature both lower superimposed dead loads and higher R-values in exterior assemblies when compared to traditional Cast Stone or Glass-Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC). Piazza’s features are achieved through the use of a foam core which lightens the weight of the individual pieces and improves thermal performance.
Connections
A façade is only as good as its connection to the structure. Piazza features a full range of custom-engineered, light-gauge steel connectors and tracks to securely tie the decorative pieces back to the structure.
The decreased weight of the stone pieces and the light-gauge steel connections lead to lower structural requirements, a lighter building, and a lower-cost project without any sacrifice in quality.
Piazza PTLB400-54 used to attach cornice
Piazza PZ-12 used to attach coping
Piazza PZ-18 used to stack pilaster sections