Installation Guide

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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.
PARTIAL PANELS AND ACCESSORIES
Important Note: Versetta Stone Textured Finishing
Adhesive is the recommended
adhesive for Versetta Stone. If using
another adhesive, reference the
manufacturer’s application guidelines
specific to that product.
Throughout the project full panels will need to be cut
and modified to fit. In some cases flanges will be removed.
Products without nail flanges must be fastened using
adhesive. Adhesive can not be expected to hold if bonded
directly to water resistive barrier. In order to achieve good
bond and mechanical connection to framing, a material
must be first nailed to framing in the area where adhesive
will bond. Non-painted, clean metal flashing or expanded
metal lath, fastened 16" on center into framing provides
an adequate bonding surface. After bonding surface has
been prepared, apply quarter-sized dabs of adhesive a
minimum of ½" tall, every 3"-4" to the wall, the back of the
partial panel or accessory, or both. Install partial panel
and press into adhesive to assure complete contact. It
may be necessary to insert a wedge or shim between
partial panel and trim to hold during curing. If the partial
panel or accessory will not be retained by Versetta
Stone J Channel or other wood/composite trim material,
or the partial panel is more than 4 feet above ground,
supplementary fasteners are required to hold panel during
adhesive curing. Screws are the fastener of choice for
this step. As a general rule, one additional fastener every
16" will be sufficient to supplement the adhesive. The
Versetta Stone panel or accessory will need to be pre-
drilled with a masonry drill bit of an appropriate size, as
recommended by the fastener manufacturer. See “Sundry
Material Requirements” section for fastener requirements.
The head of this fastener will likely be visible when the
installation is complete. To conceal it, we recommend
a dab of Versetta Stone Textured Finishing Adhesive.
Fasteners are easier to conceal in shaded or darker areas
of the stone, but may crack a panel if installed in the
simulated mortar joints. Do not over tighten fasteners.
Use enough force to pull the panel into the adhesive and
maintain substantial contact during curing.
INSTALLING VERSETTA STONE WAINSCOT CAP
PRODUCT IN A WAINSCOT APPLICATION
Place the Versetta Stone Wainscot Cap product on top of
previously installed Versetta Stone panel application with
tongue on back of sill into groove of Versetta Stone Flat
Panels below. Fasten with a minimum of 4 fasteners through
the nailing flange. A minimum of 2 fasteners must penetrate
framing. End fasteners must be located within 3" of the
end of the nail flange. If desired, you may supplement the
application with adhesive as outlined in the “Partial Panels
and Accessories” section of these instructions. “L” brackets
are not required when using this method.
INSTALLING VERSETTA STONE WAINSCOT CAP
PRODUCT IN A WINDOW SILL APPLICATION
In applications where the Versetta Stone Wainscot
Cap will be used under an existing window or opening,
removal of the exposed portion of the nailing flange is
necessary. Utilize a grinder with appropriate wheel or
metal snips to remove the nailing flange. CAUTION: THIS
STEP MAY PRODUCE SHARP EDGES WHICH SHOULD
BE AVOIDED. HANDLE WITH CARE AND WEAR CUT
RESISTANT GLOVES. Once the nailing flange has been
removed, follow the “Partial Panels and Accessories”
section of these instructions. In some cases, “L” brackets
may be needed to provide additional support. See
“Sundry Material Requirements” section for “L” Bracket
requirements. To facilitate proper fit of the bracket, a
portion of the backside tongue will need to be removed in
the locations the bracket will contact the sill. Utilize hand
grinder to remove the tongue in these locations. Brackets
will be mounted at framing locations and should be
spaced to allow 2 brackets per Versetta Stone Wainscot
Cap. Following the application instructions for “Partial
Panels and Accessories” and install metal flashing or metal
lath material at location where Versetta Stone Wainscot
Cap will be installed. Hold Versetta Stone Wainscot Cap
under window and mark bottom location. Next mark
framing locations and install “L” brackets, with screws that
penetrate framing minimum 1", at locations marked. Apply
adhesive in quarter-sized dabs, a minimum of ½" tall, every
3"- 4" to the wall, the back of the sill or both. Adhesive
should extend onto both surfaces of the “L” bracket.
Note: The “L” bracket’s vertical surface is an acceptable
mounting location for adhesive and can act as the
mechanical connection to framing discussed in the “Partial
Panels and Accessories” section of these instructions.
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.
Additional temporary support such as clamps, shims, or
supplemental fasteners may be needed to maintain full
adhesive contact until adhesive cures.
INSTALLING VERSETTA STONE WAINSCOT CAP
PRODUCT USING A COMBINATION METHOD
In some applications the Versetta Stone Wainscot Cap
product will extend beyond the jamb of a window and a
combination of both methods above may be used. Hold
the Versetta Stone Wainscot Cap under window and
determine how much of it will extend beyond the window
jamb. Mark and remove the appropriate portion of the
nail flange as outlined in the “Installing Versetta Stone
Wainscot Cap Product in a Window Sill Application”
section of these instructions. Follow the instructions in that
section to prepare the surface with metal flashing or metal
lath and “L” brackets. See “Sundry Material Requirements”