Use and Care Manual

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2.1.2 Medium Stones:
For stones that are between 10" and
18" long and less than 5" tall, apply
three or more 16-gauge stainless
steel finish nails at slight angles
on the left, right and the center
along the horizontal centerline
as depicted in the image at right
2.1.3 Large Stones:
For stones that are larger than
5" tall, apply two rows of nails
following the patterns described
above based on their lengths as
depicted in the image at right:
Notes:
1. The Evolve Stones must be pressed firmly against the rainscreen. Hold the stone true, straight, tightly
against the mat and finish nail into place. Evolve has specified the minimum nailing pattern. It may be
necessary to install additional finish nails to allow for a firm and stable feel, tapping the installed stone
with your hand will ‘show’ the stones requiring more nails.
2. It is critical water is allowed to drain from behind the Evolve Stone. It must not be directed into
water sensitive areas
3. Maintenance – If stones become loose for any reason, install additional fasteners as needed
to keep the stones firm against the substrate if needed.
2.2 Install Sills (Optional)
Beginning at the corners, make cuts or miter as necessary. Fasten the sill pieces through the
face using two exterior (or more as necessary) grade self-tapping trim screws centered 4"
from each end. Recess the screw slightly below the face of the stone.
Blocking if required
Pro-Tip: Using a color
matched exterior grade
polyurethane sealant, fill
any screw countersink
holes or fill the gaps
bridging two abutting sills.
See Detail #5 and Detail #6