Installation Guide
Installation Guide
GenStone products are designed to provide a realistic look of stone or rock. Although installation of GenStone is much easier than
traditional masonry applications, proper installation requires good planning and preparation.
Please keep in mind that each application varies somewhat, therefore we recommend you read this entire guide before beginning
your project. When calculating the amount of GenStone you will need to purchase, remember that you will need additional square
footage for unique cuts, such as gable end walls or areas around windows. A minimum of a 5% of additional square footage is
recommended for timely completion of your job. It is also recommended that additional panels be purchased or some scrap pieces
are kept in case a repair is needed.
When planning your work, here are some steps to consider.
• Forthebestresults,youwillwanttocreaterandompatternswithevengroutlinesandstaggeredjoints.
• Whenplanningyourpattern,keepinmindthatthereare4patternsofpanels.Thepatternnumberisontherightshiplapedge
of the panel toward the top. You will want to avoid installing the same panel number either side-by-side or directly above or
below the same numbered panel. You will want to sort panels and lay them out before starting each row.
• Nowstaggerverticalgroutlinesandcheckthathorizontallinesareuniforminwidthandspacingbetweenpanels.Checkfor
level with each row.
Tools Recommended:
Powercircularsaw Framingsquare
Power drill/screw driver Wood rasp
Hammer Caulkinggun(for10oztube)
Hand saw Screw driver bits
Utility knife Safety glasses
Chalkline Gloves
Tapemeasure Sponge
Pencil Calking
Level
Optional Tools:
Tablesaw,routerorroutertable
Compoundmitersaw
Jig saw
Powersander(belt,orbital,oscillating)
HammerdrillforconcreteorCMU
Fasteners recommended are exterior (coated) star drive or square drive
screws.
MAKESUREtoobserveandobeyallsafetyrulesandrecommendations
set forth by tool manufacturers and local, state, and federal authorities for
any building project including all applicable building codes.
•Be sure to use appropriate safety equipment when installing GenStone
including gloves, eye protection and dust mask.
•Checklocalbuildingcodesforapplication.
•GenStonepanelsareintendedtobeusedasanexteriorsidingproduct.If
youareinterestedinaninteriorapplication,visitwww.Enterrastone.com.