Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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INSPECTION OF WALL CONDITIONS AND WEATHER BARRIER/
BUILDING WRAP
Ensure that the wall is free from structural defects, any membranes or ashing are properly installed and the
nal system will have a path for moisture to escape from the wall. AQUA-VENT should only be applied to
structurally sound surfaces, incorporate good building practices, and meet all local code requirements. Before
starting any applications, check with your local building code requirements and read all manufacturers’
installation instructions.
MANUFACTURED STONE AND THIN-SET NATURAL STONE
1. Install building paper or WRB* and ashing according to manufacturers’ recommendations.
2. Place AQUA-VENT horizontally against exterior wall, fabric side out. The entangled core should face
the building interior. Starting at the bottom of the wall, position the rst piece of AQUA-VENT where the
bottom edge of the stone will meet the Weep Screed.
3. Mechanically fasten with a cap nail, cap staple, and cap screw; one fastener for each square foot. When
installing over concrete or block back-up walls that do not accept mechanical fasteners, hold in place
with small dabs of glue every two feet. DO NOT FASTEN THROUGH FLASHING.
4. Seam adjacent AQUA-VENT piece with the selvage edge overlapping the top of the lower piece.
5. Trim AQUA-VENT around all penetrations, windows and doors.
6. Install expanded metal lathe over the AQUA-VENT according to the stone manufacturers’
recommendations.
7. Apply scratch coat according to stone manufacturers’ recommendations.
8. Install manufactured stone according to guidelines. Guidelines should include a weep method for
ventilation and drainage.
STUCCO
1. Install building paper or WRB* and ashing according to manufacturers’ recommendations.
2. Place Driwall
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AQUA-VENT horizontally against exterior wall, fabric side out. The entangled core
should face the building interior. Starting at the bottom of the wall, position the rst piece of AQUA-
VENT where the bottom edge of the stucco will meet the Weep Screed.
3. Mechanically fasten with a cap nail, cap staple, and cap screw; one fastener for each square foot. When
installing over concrete or block back-up walls that do not accept mechanical fasteners, hold in place
with small dabs of glue every two feet. DO NOT FASTEN THROUGH FLASHING.
4. Seam adjacent AQUA-VENT piece with the selvage edge overlapping the top of the lower piece.
5. Trim AQUA-VENT around all penetrations, windows and doors.
6. Install expanded metal lathe over the AQUA-VENT according to the manufacturers’ recommendations.
7. Apply stucco according to manufacturers’ recommendations. Guidelines should include a weep method
for ventilation and drainage.
SIDING, SHINGLES AND FIBER-CEMENT SIDING
1. Install building paper or WRB* and ashing according to manufacturers’ recommendations.
2. Place AQUA-VENT horizontally against exterior wall, fabric side out. The entangled core should face the
building interior. Start at the bottom of the wall and work up.
3. Mechanically fasten with a cap nail, cap staple, and cap screw; one fastener for each square foot.
When installing over concrete or block back-up walls that do not accept mechanical fasteners, hold in
place with small dabs of Construction Adhesive every two square feet. DO NOT FASTEN THROUGH
FLASHING.
4. Seam adjacent AQUA-VENT piece with the selvage edge overlapping the top of the lower piece. Shingle
so that selvage edge is installed toward the bottom of the wall.
5. Install siding, shingles and ber-cement siding according to manufacturers’ recommendations. When
choosing fastener, allow for thickness of AQUA-VENT. Pneumatic nail guns can be used if nails meet
manufacturers’ recommendations and air pressure and depth gauge is set to fasten nail snug with
surface.
WRB* = Weather-Resistant Barrier