Installation Guide Version 2020.6 EVOLVESTONE.
Contents Product Usage and Overview 3 Tools and Materials 3 Safety 3 Installation Instructions 4 Standard Installation Method (Nail On over Wood Substrate) 4 Alternate Installation Method (Glue-Up over Cementitious Substrate) 9 Installation Pattern Guide 13 Appendix: Typical Evolve Stone Installation Details 18 Over Wood Wall and Band Board 18 At Foundation Wall Base 19 Inside Corner 20 Outside Corner 21 Over Wood Framing
Product Usage and Overview The next evolution in decorative stone is here. Evolve StoneTM is the most innovative stone siding product to date, surpassing its predecessors in value, ease, and accessibility. Formulated from patented Evolve material, it is the very first stone cladding that can be face nailed in the same fashion as traditional siding, reducing installation time dramatically.
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.
2. Evolve Stone requires a fully installed water and airtight WRB system prior to the install of the drainage mat and pin nailed stone. This WRB system includes flashings, self-adhered joint tapes, flashing tapes, sealants and door and window watertight installations. The Evolve drainage mat requirements ensure a clear drainage and drying path. 3. The bottom of the 1/8" drainage mat must be left open to allow for water drainage and air circulation. If an insect barrier is requested, we suggest two methods.
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: 2.2 1.
2.3 Corners Fabricated with Field Stone Evolve Stone can be mitered, cut and butted so as to create outside corners (Start at either the top or bottom of your corner assembly and work toward the opposite end. Fasten each leg of the corners with 16-gauge stainless steel finish nails. Treat each leg as its own stone and follow the appropriate nailing pattern guidelines as specified in section “1.5.1 Nail Pattern Guidelines” above.
See Details #3, 4 and 5 Pro-Tip: Open multiple boxes before installing to verify stone colors. If color varies, blend boxes of stone together prior to installation. Stones should be installed in staggered lifts in the same direction. Pro-Tip: Avoid installing the same size stone adjacent to one another if possible. Pro-Tip: Stagger stones to avoid long running vertical seams. Pro-Tip: Depending on the stone style selected, avoid long running horizontal seams.
2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 Evolve Evolve Evolve Evolve Stone Stone Stone Stone at side wall/roof intersection – See Detail #7 at deck structure – See Detail #8 at various walls – See Detail #9 at windows and penetrations – See Details #10, 11 and 12 3.0 Alternate Installation Method (Glue-Up over Cementitious Substrate) 3.1 Pre-Assembly Requirements Ensure the surfaces are prepped, clean, dry and free of cracks and contaminates.
3.3.5 Adhesive Guidelines To fasten Evolve Stone products to the wall with adhesive, apply a ½" to ¾" diameter bead of exterior grade Tremco TREMGrip adhesive vertically in the arrangements depicted below based on the stone’s size. Press the stones firmly into place maintaining an appropriate drainage plane. The stone once adhered must maintain an 1/8" air gap between the stone and the substrates. Avoid pressing the stones completely flush onto the substrate.
3.4 Install Sills (Optional) Beginning at the corners, make cuts or miter as necessary. To Fasten the sill piece: 3.4.1 Using a Simpson A21Z “L” bracket, open the existing bracket holes with a drill to a 1/4" diameter (2 brackets should be used for each section of sill). 3.4.2 Attach brackets to the sill using 1 1/4" long exterior grade screws. Brackets should be held 4" from either end of the sill with the leg of the bracket to fit flush against your mounting surface. 3.4.
Pro-Tip: Open multiple boxes before installing to verify stone colors. If color varies, blend boxes of stone together prior to installation. Stones should be installed in staggered lifts in the same direction. Pro-Tip: Avoid installing the same size stone adjacent to one another if possible. Pro-Tip: Stagger stones to avoid long running vertical seams. Pro-Tip: Depending on the stone style selected, avoid long running horizontal seams.
4.0 Installation Pattern Guide for all Five Evolve Stone Styles 4.1 Patterns Please review this “Installation Guide” document in full before installing product. The pattern outlines below will act as a visual guide for the installer to understand what the end product, for each style, should look like. NOTE: these are for reference only, not 100% to scale. 4.1.1 Capital Sky Style 13 EVOLVESTONE.
4.1.2 District View Style 14 EVOLVESTONE.
4.1.3 Potomac Trail Style 15 EVOLVESTONE.
4.1.4 Georgetown Run Style 16 EVOLVESTONE.
4.1.5 National True Style 17 EVOLVESTONE.
Wood Framed Wall 7/16" OSB/Plywood Sheathing Evolve Stone Evolve Rainscreen Type I or II WRB Seal / Terminate OSB and WRB per manufacturer's installation instructions or code. DETAIL #1 TYPICAL EVOLVE STONE INSTALLATION OVER WOOD WALL AND BAND BOARD 18 EVOLVESTONE.
Wood Framed Wall 7/16" OSB/Plywood Sheathing Type I or II WRB Evolve Rainscreen Remove rainscreen mesh to remain Fold back the exposed fabric to cover the lower edge of the rainscreen and tuck the remaining fabric behind the rainscreen. Evolve Stone Remove rainscreen mesh in this area leave the front fabric attached Note: Seal WRB at OSB to concrete junction Exposed foundation DETAIL #2 TYPICAL EVOLVE STONE AT FOUNDATION WALL BASE DETAIL 19 EVOLVESTONE.
7/16" OSB/Plywood Sheathing Type I or II WRB Evolve Rainscreen Evolve Stone Wood Framed Wall Cut and butt join at all inside corners Do not wrap the drainage material to the inside corner. Cut the mat and slightly hold back from the inside corner. 7/16" OSB/Plywood Sheathing Install WRB with a tight sharp bend into the inside corner - NO TENTING DETAIL #3 TYPICAL EVOLVE STONE INSIDE CORNER DETAIL 20 EVOLVESTONE.
7/16" OSB/Plywood Sheathing Evolve Stone Type I or II WRB Evolve Rainscreen Wood Framed Wall Pre-formed Evolve Stone Outside Corner - If option is chosen 7/16" OSB/Plywood Sheathing Install Evolve Rainscreen without overlaps or wrapping around the outside corners. Cut the mats and install slightly away from the outside corner. Ensure the WRB is installed smooth without bunching or wrinkles DETAIL #4 TYPICAL EVOLVE STONE OUTSIDE CORNER DETAIL 21 EVOLVESTONE.
Wood Framed Wall WRB required by siding manufacturer or code 7/16" OSB/ Plywood Sheathing Type I or II WRB Exterior siding Lap WRB over metal flashing Terminate WRB to flashing with sealant per type required by manufacturer Evolve Stone Sill If option is chosen Cont. metal flashing Caulking Stainless Steel trim screw Evolve Stone Evolve Rainscreen Wood Blocking as necessary DETAIL # 5 TYPICAL EVOLVE STONE INSTALLATION OVER WOOD FRAMING 22 EVOLVESTONE.
Type I or II WRB Exterior siding Lap WRB over metal flashing. Terminate WRB to flashing with sealant tape per manufacturer Continuous bead of caulking 2x6 Blocking behind OSB sheathing Install at the centerline of the Evolve Sill, or install to hit studs. Continuous metal flashing Evolve Stone Sill - If option is chosen Stainless steel trim screw @ 16" o.c.
Evolve Stone DO NOT NAIL THROUGH FLASHING Evolve Rainscreen Type I or II WRB 1/4 - 3/8"+/- WRB over flashing sealed with continuous tape NOTE: "Kick out" Flashing details must be used where the lower roof meets the wall. Water must be directed away from the wall. Metal Flashing Blocking to match the thickness of the Evolve Stone Roofing product with code compliant flashing 7/16" OSB/Plywood Sheathing DETAIL #7 TYPICAL EVOLVE STONE AT SIDEWALL AND ROOF DETAIL 24 EVOLVESTONE.
Wood Framed Wall 7/16" OSB/Plywood Sheathing Type I or II WRB Evolve Rainscreen 1/2" +/- Evolve Stone Flashing tape or equal Terminated to WRB and ledger board DETAIL #8 TYPICAL EVOLVE STONE AT DECK TERMINATION DETAIL 25 EVOLVESTONE.
Evolve Rainscreen Type I or II WRB 7/16" OSB/Plywood Sheathing Evolve Stone 7/16" OSB/Plywood Sheathing Evolve Rainscreen Evolve Stone must be installed into a minimum of a 7/16" OSB or 1/2" plywood that is structurally attached to the studs placed at 16" O.C. The sheathing must be placed and secured by code, APA instructions and the manufacturer’s instructions. This substrate must not be water or moisture compromising or degraded by the other environmental conditions.
7/16" OSB/Plywood Sheathing Type I or II WRB Evolve Rainscreen Wood Framed Wall Evolve Stone Caulk air seal perimeter Metal head flashing Window Unit - Profiles may vary. Refer to window manufacturer's details for installation and flashing 3/8" +/- Caulk air seal perimeter Backer rod and sealant as necessary NOTE: DO NOT NAIL IN THE PERIMETER AREA WHERE THE NAILING FIN AND/OR FLASHING IS INSTALLED Sealant tape DETAIL # 10 EVOLVE STONE AT WINDOW / DOOR 27 EVOLVESTONE.
S T E P 1 Wood Framed Wall 7/16" OSB/Plywood Sheathing TYPE I OR II WRB Cut WRB diagonally from top corners of the penetration flange Lift WRB flap and position over the flange penetration Apply 1 layer of self adhered flashing over WRB and under the flange penetration S T E P 2 Wood Framed Wall 7/16" OSB/Plywood Sheathing TYPE I OR II WRB 3 Seal diagonal cuts in WRB with self adhered flashing 2 Apply a layer of self adhered flashing over the top flap 1 Apply a layer of self adhered flashing ove
S T E P 1 Wood Framed Wall 7/16" OSB/Plywood Sheathing TYPE I OR II WRB 2 Apply flexible self adhered flashing and sealant around penetration 1 Layer of WRB cut tight to fit around penetration Non-flanged penetration S T E P 2 Wood Framed Wall 7/16" OSB/Plywood Sheathing TYPE I OR II WRB 3 Apply a layer of self adhered flashing over the top flap 2 Cut a slit in WRB base layer and tuck the top of the outer WRB flap into the slit 1 Outer layer of WRB cut tight to penetration TYPICAL NON - FLAN
Concrete or CMU wall Vulkum 171 Primer Install per manufacturer's installation instructions 1" Evolve Stone 6" +/Vulkum 171 Primer on back of Evolve Stone Heavy vertical bead of TREMCO TREM GRIP. Allow 1/8" air gap after Evolve Stone is in place DETAIL # 13 TYPICAL EVOLVE STONE INSTALLATION OVER CONCRETE OR CMU 30 EVOLVESTONE.
7/16" OSB/Plywood Sheathing Evolve Rainscreen Type I or II WRB Evolve Stone NOTE: Where stone spans wood framing and masonry - Use a combination of the pin nailing & gluing methods as necessary Tape or sealer strip between OSB and concrete. Cover with WRB. Prep wall prior to install of Vulkum 171 Primer Follow Tremco's instructions as to wall prep and installation of the product.
