Installation Guide

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M-ROCK Stone

INSTALLATION OF TRADITIONAL STONE

(REQUIRES MORTAR)

READ

• Read the instructions and become familiar with the stone.

• Adhere to your local building codes.

• Ensure that you have all the tools and supplies you will need.

• We are here to help, just call customer service 866-896-7625.

PREPPING THE SURFACE

Most M-Rock Stone products are typically installed by a qualied

mason, however, even someone with basic masonry skillls can install

manufactured rock.

The following is a sampling of procedures for the installation of M-ROCK’s

Traditional stone products. It is recommended to check building codes for

requirements and/or restrictions. Verify structural and surface integrity of

existing wall prior to installation.

SUPPLIES YOU WILL/MAY NEED:

Along with your Traditional Flats/Corner Stones

• S-Type Mortar and sand

• Wheelbarrow and hoe

• Hammer / staple gun

• Mason’s, Hock and Margin trowels

• Level

• Masonry, circular or table saw or grinder with

carborundum or diamond blade

• Safety glasses and dust mask

• Grout bag

• Wide-mouth nippers or hatchet to trim stone

• Whisk broom for cleaning nished stone areas

• Weather-resistant barrier

(code approved building paper)

• Code-approved galvanized metal lath

• Galvanized nails, staples and concrete nails

• Masonry sealer (only if required)

• Large sponge

RIGID BACKWALL EXISTING MASONRY SURFACES OPEN STUDS

Including walboard, plywood, paneling,

wall sheathing, concrete board,

polystyrene insulation board.

• Cover sheathing with 2 layers of 30#

felt or weather-resistant barrier, lapping

joints 4” shingle fashion.

• In accordance with local building

codes, lap and install lath or galvenized

mesh using galvanized nails or staples

vertically 6” on center, penetrating studs

and a minimum of 1”.

• Continue to wrap weather resistant

barrier and lath a minimum of 16”

around all outside and inside corners.

Surface must be evaluated for mortar

and face integrity and must be free of

dirt, waterproong, paint, or any other

substance that could inhibit the mortar

bond. Most masonry and stucco wall

surfaces do not require preparation.

Surfaces may be cleaned by pressure

washing, acid washing, sand/bead

blasting, or a combination of these

methods to achieve a bondable surface. If

the surface cannot be cleaned, attach lath

before applying the mortar scratch coat.

Open studs, non-rigid sheathing and metal

siding must be prepared with 30# paper

backed lath with a minimum ½ inch thick

scratch coat and allowed to cure for a

minimum of 48 hours prior to installation

Five Common Mistakes To Avoid:

• Not wrapping your corners with lath

• Mud and dirt stains from splashing

• Hazing of the stone

• Leaving voids behind the stones

• Extreme conditions (too hot or cold)

Rigid Backwall

Waterproof

Barrier

Metal

Lath

Mortar

Scratch Coat

M-Rock

Stone

Concrete Surface

Mortar

Scratch Coat

M-Rock

Stone

Open Studs

Waterproof

Barrier

Metal

Lath

Mortar

Scratch Coat

M-Rock

Stone

Summary of content (3 pages)

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M-ROCK Stone INSTALLATION OF TRADITIONAL STONE (REQUIRES MORTAR) READ • Read the instructions and become familiar with the stone. • Adhere to your local building codes. • Ensure that you have all the tools and supplies you will need. • We are here to help, just call customer service 866-896-7625. PREPPING THE SURFACE Most M-Rock Stone products are typically installed by a qualified mason, however, even someone with basic masonry skillls can install manufactured rock.
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ESTIMATING YOUR PRODUCT TO SURFACE COVERAGE NEEDS M-Rock Stone is available in flat stones to be applied to the wall surface and corner stones to fit around 90 degree outside corners. FLAT STONES: • • Calculate the total area for each wall by multiplying the width by the height. Subtract the area for windows, doors and/or other openings from each wall’s area. CORNER STONES: • • Measure the height of each outside corner to get your total linear feet.
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STEP 4: APPLYING THE MORTAR AND STONE The back of each stone should be entirely buttered with mortar to a thickness of 1/2”. The stone should be firmly worked onto the scratch coat and slid slightly back and forth or with a slight rotating motion to set the stone. Achieve mortar squeeze out in a volume which results in a full setting bed which covers the scratch coat completely.