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Webinar: Stone Cladding Technologies–Getting it Right the First Time



This month, Mike Picco presented a webinar to NORR Architects at their ‘NORRed’ Continuing Education Series. Is the selected material and anchoring system suitable for your application? Find out what stone cladding technologies exist and explore key factors for “Getting it right the first time.”


Learning Outcomes
  1. Various Types of Cladding—examples of cladding projects including a case study on the University of Minnesota McNamara Alumni Center.

  2. Key Factors—that are important to ensure your project is done right the first time including: • Material Selection • Structural Integrity & Back up • Shop Drawings • Anchor Design • Anchor

  3. Codes & Regulations—to monitor anchor design and spacing. Discussed essential items for designers, other factors affecting design, and why testing is important for safety.

  4. Discussion—of essential items for designers, other factors affecting design, and why testing is important for safety.


Mike is the driving force behind PICCO’s continued success, with more than 30 years of stone consulting and structural engineering experience. Mike remains active in project sponsorship and is a much sought-after speaker and subject-matter expert on stone cladding and anchoring systems.

This webinar is also available as 1.0 credit hour of structured learning through the Natural Stone Institute. Interested in seeing more? View our Webinar Education Series

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