When vertical support channels are used in stone cladding, dead- load supports and tiebacks are not required for stone slabs.

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Vertical support channels in stone cladding provide support and help distribute the weight of the stone slabs, but dead-load supports and tiebacks are still required to ensure the structural stability of the cladding system and to resist lateral forces.

When Vertical Support Channels Are Used in Stone Cladding, Dead-