Installation Guide

Damage of any kind resulng from inadequate or improper
installaon is not covered by warranty. For the best results,
create random paerns with staggered joints. When planning
your paern, keep in mind that there are four paerns of
panels. For the best results, avoid placing similar paerns
side-by-side or directly above or below each other. To do this,
sort out panels and lay them out before starng each row.
Stagger the vercal seams and check that horizontal lines are
uniform in width and spacing between panels. Check for level
with each row. Make sure to use adequate sealants and/or
nishes when joining other products and around penetraons,
windows, or doors. GenStone Color Matched Caulking should
be used between the shiplap edges to adhere panels together
ensuring a good seal. GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up
Paint should be used anywhere custom cuts are made.
GenStone products are designed to be applied to a
variety of substrates. Regardless of the substrate,
the surface should be clean and free of debris. The
posive shiplap edge always goes to the top side. As
you layout your wall, you will it your GenStone panels
to the building, which will rarely be square or true.
This will require small modicaons to the panels
(especially on your rst/boom row and corners).
These adjustments can be made by trimming with
a ulity knife or by using sandpaper to ensure an
accurate installaon.
GenStone panels require very lile maintenance and should be cleaned using
warm water and mild soap. Water pressure from a garden hose and the use of a
so bristle brush is sucient. Do not use a pressure washer, parculate or sand
blasng device, or harsh chemicals. GenStone Panels have a clear coat sealant
applied during the manufacturing process that should be reapplied every 5
years. Aquaseal Wet Look by Monochem is what was originally used. This must
be a water based solvent free sealant to apply by manufacturers’ instrucons.
IMPORTANT STEPS TO CONSIDER
PREPARATION
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING