Installation Guide

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2. Universal Corners (UC) are used to ﬁnish outside corners,

inside corners or to provide an attractive end of wall

termination. Each end of the Universal Corner will provide

8" of height coverage for a total 16" per panel (8" x 2 ends).

Multiply the total height (in feet) of total wall terminations by

0.75 to calculate the number of Universal Corners panels

needed. Don’t forget to add a few for scrap.

Important Note: Each Universal Corner Panel will

provide one left and one right after cutting the

panel into two pieces.

3. In addition, using an entire Universal Corner Panel

provides 2 ft.

of wall area coverage. This coverage will

be subtracted from the Total Wall Area to determine the

number of Flat Panels needed.

Formulas

Net Wall Area = width × height (in feet)

# of Universal Corners = Corner Height (in feet) × 0.75

Universal Corner Coverage = # of Universal Corners × 2

Flat Panel Area = Net Wall Area − Universal Corner

Coverage

# of Flat Panels = Flat Panel Area ÷ 2

A factor for scrap should be included, and it is suggested

you start with 5–10% Universal Corners. As you become

more familiar with the product you will be able to drive this

requirement lower.

Fasteners

Each full Flat Panel requires a minimum of 4 fasteners.

Install 4 fasteners per panel when the length is greater

than 18". Panels greater than 18" should have 2 of the 4

fasteners into framing. Add one additional fastener if only

one framing location occurs behind the panel. For more

information refer to the 'Special Applications' section.

Starter Strip

Starter Strip requirements are equal to base wall width

measured in feet and rounded up to the nearest 10 foot

increment. See Figure 2.

MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITH UNIVERSAL CORNER

FIGURE 1 - STORAGE

Building code requirements vary and it is suggested

that you check with local authorities to determine

requirements for your area. Carefully read all

installation instructions before proceeding with

installation. Observe all safety precautions.

Versetta Stone

mortarless stone veneer panels are

designed for application over wood framing, spaced 16" on

center and covered by a code approved, nailable sheathing

product. Currently, Boral requires a minimum 7⁄16" OSB

or ½" plywood sheathing beneath the Versetta Stone

product. Wall framing should be designed to limit out-of-

plane wall deﬂection to a minimum of L/240. At a minimum,

the building’s corners should be sheathed to meet local

building code requirements and to mitigate the effects

of wall racking. Rooﬁng and interior wallboard should

be installed prior to starting installation. Walls are to be

plumb within ¼" per 10 lineal feet. Expansion joints for the

Versetta Stone product should be provided as speciﬁed by

the registered design professional. Testing and evaluations

for this product apply to applications up to 30' in height.

Installations above 30' must be approved by the design

professional. Provide a means for drainage and ventilation

at all horizontal terminations. This is typically achieved

by using Starter Strip and J Channel in conjunction with

ﬂashing products and generally accepted practices.

HANDLING AND STORAGE

The product should be transported and stored in the

original shipping package until ready to use. When sub

packs are removed, transport and store with top (nailing

ﬂange) up. See Figure 1.

ESTIMATING MATERIALS

1. Determine the net wall area to be covered. Do this by

multiplying the wall width (in feet) by the wall height (in

feet). Subtract the area of windows, doors or any other

area that will not be covered. This is your net wall area.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITH UNIVERSAL CORNER Building code requirements vary and it is suggested that you check with local authorities to determine requirements for your area. Carefully read all installation instructions before proceeding with installation. Observe all safety precautions. Versetta Stone® mortarless stone veneer panels are designed for application over wood framing, spaced 16" on center and covered by a code approved, nailable sheathing product.
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VERSETTA STONE MANUFACTURER’S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ® J Channel J Channel requirements are determined by measuring the perimeter of window and door openings, trim material transitions, cladding transitions and any control joints. See Figure 3. FIGURE 2 - STARTER STRIP FIGURE 3 - J CHANNEL Fasteners Fasteners must be corrosion-resistant galvanized roofing nails or screws with head diameter 3⁄8" minimum and shank 1⁄8", and length suitable to penetrate framing material minimum 1".
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VERSETTA STONE MANUFACTURER’S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 ® Wall Layout PRODUCT DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS Verify that your intended starting line provides an equal height distance to overhang, trim or cladding. Once a starting location has been determined, tack or tape up WRB and mark on sheathing. Account for Starter Strip nailing flange, so that bottom of Starter Strip lands on your desired starting location. Extend a chalk line or pencil line across the entire surface to be covered.
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VERSETTA STONE MANUFACTURER’S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4 ® Installing Panels: General Rules and Tips for Installation · · · · · · Panels are installed from bottom to top. Panels are lapped in shingle fashion, so that tongue seats completely in groove. Panels should be staggered from one row to the next to avoid the alignment of vertical joints. Corners will provide stagger if used. See important note in the 'Installing Universal Corners' section. Fasteners should be driven straight and flush.
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VERSETTA STONE MANUFACTURER’S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ® Start at bottom of wall and position one half of a Universal Corner, nail flange up, cut edge away from corner, into the Starter Strip. The Universal Corner panel must be pushed all the way into the corner before proceeding. See Figure 12. Install a standard Flat Panel into the Starter Strip of the adjacent wall and butt into the face of the Universal Corner.
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VERSETTA STONE MANUFACTURER’S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ® direction of finished ends on each course as you work your way up the column. Finishing a column in this manner will require two bundles of Universal Corner Panels for every 16" in height. and Accessories” section of these instructions. “L” brackets are not required when using this method.
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VERSETTA STONE MANUFACTURER’S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7 ® section for “L” Bracket requirements. Extend this treatment behind entire Versetta Stone Wainscot Cap mounting location. Apply adhesive as directed to the entire mounting location. Place Versetta Stone Wainscot Cap into place, level, and press firmly into adhesive. It is important to maintain full adhesive contact. Shim the Cap or bend “L” brackets to achieve full adhesive contact and level status.
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VERSETTA STONE MANUFACTURER’S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ® GOOD BUILDING PRACTICES Make sure the product is being applied to a wall or structure that meets all building code requirements. Code-approved flashing materials must be present at all terminations, penetrations and material transitions. Control water and minimize penetration caused by roof run off, gutters and downspouts.