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Sandstone

Sandstone known also as arenite is a clastic sedimentary rock composed mainly of sand-sized minerals or rock grains. Most of the sandstones are composed of quartz and/or feldspar (a rock that does not contain minerals with important elements including metals) like sand. The sandstones may be any color, but the most common colors are tan, […]

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Limestone

Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed largely of the minerals calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). Many limestones are composed from skeletal fragments of marine organisms such as coral or foraminifera. Limestone contains often variable amounts of silica which is oxide of silicon known by is chemical formula as […]

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Travertine

Travertine is a form of limestone deposited by mineral springs, especially hot springs. Travertine often has a fibrous or concentric appearance and exists in white, tan, and cream-colored varieties. It is formed by a process of rapid precipitation of calcium carbonate, often at the mouth of a hot spring or in a limestone cave. In […]

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Marble

The word “marble” derives from the Greek  from mármaros, “crystalline rock”, “shining stone”, or perhaps from the verb marmaírō, “to flash, sparkle, gleam”. Marble is a rock resulting from metamorphism of sedimentary carbonate rocks, most commonly limestone or dolomite rock. Metamorphic is derived from the Greek word “meta” denoting a change and “morph” meaning form […]

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Klinker flooring tiles

High quality traditional hard burned flooring tiles and split tiles from natural clay for private and public areas are supplied with quality which can last for centuries. Fantastic quality product which is not sensitive to weather influences, and it is frost-proof produced in different formats and colors which due to the clay firing can appear […]

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Klinker Bar paving bricks

Fascinating longitudinal unique paving bricks, which underline straight narrow architectural lines. The Bar format bricks can be used or by width face 90mm or 115 mm or to lay them vertically in the thickness width of 52mm or 71mm. The klinker Bar paving bricks satisfies applicable DIN standards and is resistant to alkaline solutions, absolutely […]

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“EDEL – Brand” brick facade

Its exceptional appearance “NOBLE Baked” is produced by special firing techniques, and the addition of natural minerals. The surface structure of the clinker has an embossed and vivid effect. Shadings are enhanced and create a dynamic play of color. To reinforce this effect, foot- and smooth-sorted clinker bricks are installed irregularly while walling up. Sizes […]

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Acoustic bricks

Noises and irritating noise are vibrations which are generated at a source. They occur through the use of energy and progress as sound waves. There are two different types of sound: Impact sound also generates air sound waves. Sound waves spread out like water waves and are reflected when they hit other materials. Airborne sound […]

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Terracotta facade

The Terracotta facades are important architectural design elements for representative facades structures. Architects and Designers as well as master builders value the material as interesting architectural language of high quality with broad spectrum of colors which donate interest as well as admiration. GIMA had developed concepts for the contemporary production of durable terracotta facades in […]

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Bio-cellar Brick

Special bio-cellar floor covering must for every wine specialist looking for the best ecological Bio-cellar bricks for Wine cellars. This solid klinker bricks type DF & type NF are climatically self equalizing, made of burned loam, particularly worthy of recommendation from an ecological perspective. The Bio-cellar bricks are frost-proof, pH resistant, resistant to high pressure, […]

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Klinker facing bricks

The facing brick is a brick that has been burned to sintering, which must have water absorption = 7% and which naturally must be frost-resistant. GIMA facing brick have proven to be ideal facade materials relative to the pollution and aggressive substances in the air today. The dense, closed surface of GIMA facing brick ensures […]

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Klinker bar format

The klinker bar format extruded brick is vertically perforated facing material. The Bar format is a proven and tested quality product from Gima that far exceeds the minimum requirements of DIN 105 and/or EN 771-1. The horizontal lines of the constructed area are emphasized by the longitudinal lines created by the bricks, donating a very […]

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Hand-made flooring tiles

The hand-made flooring from Gima is manufactured in the traditional manner using muscle power and a lot of skill using high-quality raw material from own pits. The still damp clay is pounded and pressed into the sanded mold, which produces a building material imbued with totally individual characteristics. Compared with machine-produced floor tiles these shine […]

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Euro-module Klinker

Euro-Module formats are made by Gima for the optometric modular coordination (in increments of 250 mm), in the deciraster (with 100 mm increments, also called EURO module) and in the office extension planning module (with 440 mm + 10 mm joint). Planning in deciraster is simple, there are no complications. In the frequently used formats […]

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Alphaton tile facade system

ALPHATON® double skin tile 30 mm thick is the optimum solution for curtain wall ventilated and thermally insulated façade for Horizontal or Vertical cladding. ALPHATON® extruded clay tile is produced from clay predominantly from Moeding Keramikfassaden GmbH own pits developed near by the production area. Long firing time in high temperatures of the high quality […]

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Baguettes

Baguette facade stylish elements of different shapes provide creative architectural design language on one hand and functional elements to provide screening of different utilities. Baguettes may be used as further design elements in facade detailing, e.g.: Sizes & Shapes: Baguette Square rectangular cross-section As an alternative to the square cross-section, baguettes can also be produced […]

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Louvers shading elements

In the wake of increasing energy costs, the controlled direction of daylight is increasingly awarded greater significance. The desired shading effect, which results in considerable energy savings when it comes to cooling buildings, is countered by the darkening effect. Rooms are darkened by the shading elements to such an extent that there is greater reliance […]

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Lamellas

The Lamellas are special facade elements, which can be used in conjunction with or independent of the Alphaton and Longoton facade systems. The Lamellas may be installed passively, fixed in the facade, or can be movable elements. Rotation about their longitudinal axis allows control of light and views desired. Lamellas may be integrated horizontally and/or […]

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Longoton clay tile Facade

Longoton® extruded double skin tile 40 mm thick is the optimum solution for curtain wall, ventilated and thermally insulated facade, there where needed long size covering.The material is produced from clay predominantly from Moeding Keramikfassaden GmbH own pits developed near by the production area. Long firing time in high temperatures of its high quality clay […]

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Sigmaton clay tile facade

Sigmaton one skin tile 25 mm thick is a version of facade system low weight for Horizontal cladding. Sigmaton extruded clay tile is produced from clay predominantly from Moeding Keramikfassaden GmbH own pits developed near by the production area. Long firing time in high temperatures of the high quality clay contributes to achieve Sigmaton extruded tile strength and […]

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