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About AFJONES

Six generations of knowledge and an unbroken commitment to doing things properly. That is what every client inherits when they work with AFJONES.

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Est. 1858  ·  Ipsden, Oxfordshire

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Natural Stone
Facades

Service Details

Expertise Area

Architectural Stonemasonry

Typical Stone

Limestone, Sandstone, Granite

Scope

Design, Fabrication, Installation

Typical Settings

New Build, Extensions, Refurbishment

A stone facade gives a building weight, character and permanence. From complete ashlar envelopes to carefully judged stone elements within a mixed-material facade, we design and deliver external stonework that is proportioned, buildable and enduring.

Our teams combine architectural understanding with structural knowledge and traditional craft, giving buildings facades that perform as well as they look.

Elevations in Stone, Designed to Endure

Architecture That
Weathers With Dignity

Facades call for a balance of structure, expression and budget. We work across full stone envelopes, integrated schemes with brick, render or metalwork, and more targeted interventions such as window surrounds, cills and string courses.

Independent of any single quarry or supplier, we offer impartial advice on stone choice, considering colour, texture, durability and how the facade will weather over time.

A well-conceived stone facade offers value far beyond first impressions. Correctly detailed and installed, it can protect the building, age gracefully in its environment and reduce the need for frequent replacement or re-finishing.

Facades That Weather Well

Built to Last
Generations

By involving us early, you gain a partner who understands how design decisions made at concept stage affect buildability, cost and long-term performance.

Components are manufactured in our Oxfordshire workshops using advanced CNC technology supported by hand finishing, then installed by our own specialist masonry teams working closely with contractors.

Our Process

From Design to Installation

Early Design
Integration

Success is shaped at the earliest stages. We review design intent alongside structural considerations, movement joints, restraint systems and interface conditions. At this stage we explore stone types, levels of coverage, key features and budget parameters.

System Selection &
Technical Detailing

Stone can be used as part of a load-bearing wall or as a non-structural veneer. Each approach requires specific fixings, tolerances and testing. We advise on restraint systems, anchorage design, panel sizing and detailing shaped by the properties of the chosen stone.

Precise Production
in our Workshops

All components are manufactured in our Oxfordshire workshops using advanced CNC technology supported by meticulous hand finishing. Components are checked for quality, labelled and sequenced for efficient installation.

Installation
and Coordination

Installation is carried out by our own specialist masonry teams, working closely with main contractors and engineers to sequence work safely and efficiently. We manage lifting plans, setting-out, restraint installation and on-site tolerances.

Whether you are at early design stage or ready to proceed to fabrication, we bring the architectural understanding, technical expertise and craft to deliver a facade that will define the building.

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