Use and Care Manual
1.1 Pre-Assembly Requirements
Before installation of the Evolve Stone
TM
product can begin, verify the sub-surface is properly
installed. The substrate should be a minimum of 7/16" thick exterior sheathing made of OSB or
plywood. Only a water-resistive barrier complying with ASTM E2556 Type I or Type II should be
used; Typar, or commercial grade Tyvek or equal is recommended. Rainwater management is
important in all wall assemblies. One of the keys to rainwater management is correct installation
of water-resistive barriers. Water-resistive barrier continuity with windows, doors, roof-wall
interfaces, flashings and service penetrations is necessary. Make sure an 1/8" rainscreen with
filter fabric is properly installed over the WRB with the filter fabric side facing outward; Keene
Driwall Rainscreen 013-1 or equal is recommended [Note that the installed rainscreen must
be cut and abued at all inside and outside corners rather than being wrapped around the
corners to prevent tenting or bunching] (See Details #4 and #5). Make sure to follow all other
manufacturers’ fastening instructions when installing other products.
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Notes:
1. Install an 1/8” drainage mat over the fully installed watertight WRB. The mat shall be
entangled mesh with water open, black, UV resistive, fabric adhered to one face. The 1/8”
rainscreen drainage mat must be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions (Keene
Driwall or equal). Butt the horizonal lines of the mat, do not overlay. Cut at an inside and
outside corners and butt these joints only. Do not overlap or allowing any ‘tenting’. Ensure the
matt is installed smoothly and tightly against the wall. See Detail #1
1/8” Rain Screen with
Filter Fabric Applied
Facing Outward Fastened
with Cap Nails installed
per manufacturer’s
instructions.
Be safe. Ensure no one is on the other side of your substrate or may be in a position to be injured by the
penetrating nails.
Be safe. Ensure all electrical cables, wires, conduits, pipes, junction boxes, panels, and related electrical
equipment, plumbing and HVAC equipment, and all related parts to these systems are not pierced by nails or
screws. Electrical shock is a possibility if you are unaware of the nail locations and back stop.
Installation Instructions
For a
quick overview, please view our installation video(s) online at EvolveStone.com. Read and understand
all installation instructions before you begin your installation.
Each box of Evolve Stone products come pre-blended based on the selected style. This simply means that
the stone sizes vary within each box and are portioned appropriately to allow the selected patterns to
emerge, installing one box at a time.
1.0 Standard Installation Method (Nail On over Wood Substrate)