Questions about Jonite? See below answers to frequently asked questions about their ranges.
About Jonite
Jonite products are made from reconstituted stone. Created from 95% natural aggregates and advanced hybrid polymers, Jonite products provide a finish which is both luxurious and natural to the touch.
The technical specification of the core material used is: 95% agglomeration of natural stone substrates & mineral oxides formed under a proprietary vacuum and compression process. Composed of a proprietary structural polymer hybrid system of a heterogeneous blend’
The core material is made of 95% natural aggregates like crushed natural granite etc. 5% comprises of a hybrid blend of epoxy resins.
Reinforcements within products are flat steel bars of varying thickness. They are welded into frames and treated with a coat of protection before being incorporated.
Jonite is based in Singapore. SABdrain does stock a limited range. Contact us to find out more.
Jonite is on a mission to lead the way towards a greener future. This is why everything Jonite does starts with sustainability in mind. All Jonite products are proudly made of at least 30% recycled materials. Unused products don’t go in the trash. Steel and stone that meet their strict requirements are recycled so they can be used again as raw materials.
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Average lead time is 12 weeks. Please contact us to confirm lead times as this can vary.
Our supplier has confirmed that Jonite contains no silica.
Jonite can be crushed and broken down into smaller aggregates as road base
The general life cycle of Jonite products is minimally 30 years or more
Jonite Trench Grates
Natural reinforced stone trench grates, a modern finish that complements any city’s hardscape. With Jonite trench grates, even the humble grate can be elevated to match your design.
Jonite trench grates are incredibly durable due to the unique properties of the material. Natural decorative trench grates are rust & corrosion resistance, low heat absorption, slip resistance and high load-bearing performance.
Specified in projects all over the world including Dubai, Singapore and various states in the United States, Jonite has been used in the hottest, coldest and most humid places in the world with no known problems.
Yes, you can, although the designs may be more limited. The customisation may also depend on the size and Load Class required. Please feel free to contact us to explore your options.
Jonite has a transparent step-by-step process page on their website to give you an idea. Contact us today to start your process.
Yes, you can unless they are within 3 metres of your pool, which Jonite would then recommend Jonite pool grates instead. The main difference is the reinforcements, which for pool grates are a non-ferrous composite material.
Jonite has grates rated from 6KN – Class D
Jonite grates have excellent natural slip resistance, making it comfortable and safe, especially in frequently wet areas.
Jonite Pool Grates
With its natural beauty and suitability superior to natural granite, Jonite swimming pool grates make for the perfect pool grating.
Jonite pool grates are specially designed to be resistant to chlorine. On top of that, it contains reinforcements made of a non-ferrous composite material which prevents it from rusting but at the same time, providing excellent compressive strength while being lightweight.
Pool grates may not be necessary for all types of pools. However, for overflow pools, they significantly reduce the splash generated from the pool when in use.
Absolutely. Jonite pool grates are excellent for pool decks because not only do they help drain water and prevent dirty water from entering the pool from maintenance, they also create an aesthetical feature with its appealing designs.
It may be tempting to use the same stone flooring to cut slits or puncture holes and use them as a grate. However, they are a nightmare for maintenance as most are not strong enough even for human traffic. Some may overcompensate the strength with a much thicker slab, but that would only make the grate too heavy.
Yes. Curve grates are available in any radius and design through Jonites customisation service. All radius will also be consolidated from a full-scale CAD drawing to help minimise cost.
Jonite grates have excellent natural slip resistance, making it comfortable and safe, especially in frequently wet areas.
Jonite Tree Grates
Incorporate nature’s elements into any modern city and hardscape, in harmony with nature. In our concrete jungles today, trees play an essential role not just aesthetically, but also to complement the modern-day drainage system. Complete the look with Jonite reinforced stone tree grates.
Some of our models are ADA compliant. Should you prefer a particular design, Jonite can modify and customize the grates to be ADA compliant.
Not all tree species need this feature, but if you do, Jonite has selected models like their ADA Collection, which offers up to 4 different inner diameters (390/460/530/600mm). Should you need even more expandability, some models like the Square Slots can expand even beyond that. Contact us for better advice on this.
Along with the usual suspects of colour and design customization across most of Jonite products, they can also customize the tree grates’ configurations. For example, if you require a specific shape or an unusually large area, Jonite can plan and design tree grate configurations to fit your needs. Features like expandability, lockability, and light ports can also be customized.
No. We are more than happy to customize one set of tree grates.
Jonite current standard models can sustain loads of up to 5KN, which is strictly for pedestrian application. However, Jonite can customize the tree grates’ design and the support frames for a specific load class. Please note that the support for the tree grates needs to be certified by a professional engineer to sustain the particular load class.
Jonite tree grates, like all Jonite products, are made of a proprietary stone composite material with unique properties. When correctly installed, the material ages very similarly to natural stone but excellent UV and weather resistance. However, unlike cast iron, the material does not rust with time and is outstanding for many applications.
Jonite Sump Grates
Add the natural modern stone aesthetic to your designs for point drainage systems, intermediaries of long open-channel drainage as well as kerb-side drainage. Jonite reinforced stone technology ensures that you can incorporate elegant stone into your design while ensuring load strength.
The most significant difference is that a sump cover is designed for point drainage systems while trench grates are used for linear drain systems. In most cases, point drainage is more inexpensive as you use fewer grates.
This depends on several factors such as gradient and drainage requirements of a site. For certain cases which requires a massive dispersion of water from a wider area, linear drains might be more suitable. Sump covers can also be used in conjunction with trench grates for more drainage.
Similar to the trench grate, the customisation process is the same.
Sump covers are omnipresent in driveways and similar to its trench grate counterparts, Jonite sump covers can go up to D400 (400KN) Load Class. Jonite high-performance standard models come in a wide range of sizes.
Jonite Ventilation Grilles/Decorative Panels
One of Jonite’s latest lines of products, the ventilation grate/decorative panel is a natural extension of their existing reinforced stone hardscape products. Ventilation can now be beautiful and multi-purpose, enabled by Jonite’s highly customizable designs and excellent load-bearing strength. Jonite decorative panels can be used as privacy screens, decorative signs & more.
Yes, give us your required open area, and Jonite can customise the design based on those requirements. We can also work with several parameters together like open area, design and size, for example.
High compressive load strength allows for sturdy horizontal installation for minimal pedestrian use. As for vertical installation, load-bearing requirements are usually not needed, but Jonite ventilation grates are rated for at least 5KN.
No. Unfortunately, Jonite only designs and manufactures the panels required for your vertical installations without any fixtures and fittings.
Yes, this is possible. However, the open area and design of the grate may be limited, similar to a customised trench grate.
Jonite does not typically customise panels larger than 1-metre x 1-metre in size. However the panels can be assembled seamlessly if you require a larger panel.
Jonite Street Benches
Stone street furniture doesn’t have to be heavy and bulky. It can be sleek and modern but still be able to withstand the elements – rain, sun, sleet, snow, or more. Jonite’s elastic panels make the perfect site furnishing such as street benches.
Due to the unique properties of the material, the heat absorption is better than most materials like metal and wood. Low water absorption and the perforations on the benches also helps with quicker drying after the rain.
For the Banco collection, Jonite can customise the designs and colours of the panels.
Yes, this is possible
Jonite can design a simple panel support system required to support its custom panels for seating. However, any mounting or fixtures will not be included in the design.