Jonite Stone Hardscape Products: Frequently Asked Questions

Jonite products are made from reconstituted stone. Created from 95% natural aggregates and advanced hybric polymers, Jonite products provide a finish which is both luxurious and natural to the touch.

Jonite is based in Singapore. SABdrain does stock a limited range

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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Jonite has worked hard to ensure their products contain less than 1% silica, which has been accepted by SafeWorkNSW. It is rare that a Jonite product will need to be cut on site. If so, it should be done with correct PPE.

Average lead time is 12-14 weeks. Please contact us to confirm lead times as this can vary.

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Jonite products are crafted by blending a variety of materials, including natural stone elements and resin as a binding agent, which are then compressed into a mold and reinforced to enhance strength.

Jonite can be crushed and broken down into smaller aggregates as road base.

Jonite trench grates are incredibly durable due to the unique properties of the material. Jonite natural decorative trench grates are rust and corrosion resistant, low heat absorption, slip resistant and have a 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 designs may be limited. The customisation may also depend on the size and load class required. Contact us to explore your options.

Jonite has a transparent step-by-step process page on their website to give you an idea.

Yes, 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 are specially designd to be resistant to chlorine. On top of that, it contains reinforcements made of a non-ferrous composite material to prevent rusting but at the same time, providing excellent compressive strength & 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- not only do they help drain water and prevent dirty water from entering the pool, but they also create a feature with Jonite’s aesthetic 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.

Some of Jonite’s 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 select tree grate 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.

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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.

The comparison reveals many advantages. Regular concrete blocks are commonly found in raw concrete colors, and colored variations often appear largely synthetic. In stark contrast, Jonite Breeze Blocks are significantly more durable, owing to their exceptionally low water absorption capacity and self-cleaning capabilities, making them far more durable than traditional concrete breeze blocks. With high compressive and tensile strength, Jonite Breeze Blocks are substantially stronger than concrete blocks, expanding their potential applications. 

Certainly! Jonite Breeze Blocks aren’t merely appropriate for exterior use, but they thrive under these conditions. Their special material makeup allows them to resist even the most severe weather and temperature conditions. They also feature self cleaning properties, making them significantly more durable than traditional concrete breeze blocks.

Absolutely, Jonite is capable of tailoring a breeze block to match your unique open area needs. In contrast to other Jonite products, breeze blocks are less reliant on load requirements, giving us increased flexibility in open area customization.

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 gradients and drainage requirements of a site. For some projects which require a large dispersion of water from a wide area, linear drains may be more suitable. Stone sump covers can also be used in conjunction with trench grates for more drainage.

Similar to trench grates, the customisation process is the same.

Sump covers are omnipresent in driveways and similar to its trench grate counterparts, Jonite sump covers can be made up to D400 (400KN) Load Class. Jonite high-performance standard models come in a wide range of sizes.

Yes, Jonite can customise a design for the ventilation panel based on your required open area, as well as work with several parameters such as designs, sizing and apeture size.

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.

Jonite designs & manufactures the panels required without any fixtures and fittings.

Yes this is possible, however open area and design may be limited.

Jonite does not typically customise panels larger than 1m X 1m, however panels can be assembled seamlessly if a larger area is required.

Due to the unique properties of the material, the heat absorption is better than most materials such as metal or wood. Low water absorption and the perforations on the benches also helps with faster drying after rain.

Jonite can customise the designs and colours of the panels.

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Yes this is possible, however open area and design may be limited.

Jonite does not typically customise panels larger than 1m X 1m, however panels can be assembled seamlessly if a larger area is required.

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.