How to Guide

M-ROCK Stone
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
THE M-ROCK STONE ADVANTAGE
1. Why choose M-ROCK Stone and Brick Veneers for your project?
Innovation, engineering, ease of installation, and superior customer service are a few of the reasons why you should choose
M-Rock products. Our team of professionals are here to assist you. We believe that customer service is not a thing of the past,
but it is one of our top priorities. Relationships are important, let us build one with you and your staff.
2. What is manufactured stone?
Manufactured stone veneer is cast from molds of real stone which makes it lighter than natural stone. M-Rock uses a combination
of aggregate, iron oxide for color that goes the entire depth of the stone making it last and last.
3. What are the advantages of using manufactured stone versus using natural stone?
Manufactured stone can be installed for a fraction of the cost of natural stone. M-Rock’s architectural stone veneer is lighter
weight, designed to adhere easily to a variety of structurally sound surfaces, and is capable of installations that would normally
be very difcult and costly to achieve with natural stone. Large sections of natural stone may need weight considerations. MSI
along with M-Rock’s traditional stone veneer products are 8 lbs a square foot, which is roughly 1/3 of the weight of natural stone.
Natural stone may require wall ties and footings, which, in turn, can increase installation cost and difculty.
4. How does the cost of M-ROCK Stone compare to the cost of natural stone?
Installed, M-Rock manufactured stone is approximately 1/3 to 1/2 the cost of natural stone. Its light weight properties eliminate the
need for wall ties or footings. Manufactured stone has a 2% (approximately) waste factor versus 10% or more for natural stone.
5. Does M-ROCK Stone come with a warranty?
All of M-Rock’s Stone and Brick Veneers come with a 40-year warranty and a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.
6. Are all of the required building codes met by M-ROCK Stone?
M-Rock Stone complies with all applicable Building Code requirements. A copy of the M-Rock Stone Technical Data Sheet is
available online at www.m-rockstone.com.
7. Is M-ROCK Stone a Green Product?
M-Rock takes great pride in the fact that all of our products are made of sustainable concrete. We do our part by selecting raw
materials from local suppliers so that we can cut fuel emissions through delivery.
WHERE TO USE
1. What type surface can M-ROCK Stone be applied to?
M-Rock stone can be applied over any structurally sound surface such as:
• Masonry or concrete walls: Stone may be applied to these walls provided the surface is clean and free from paint or sealer.
Painted or sealed surfaces should be sandblasted or lathed over.
• Wood frame new construction: Wood studs should be on 16” centers and covered with building paper. Blackboard or rigid
building Styrofoam can also be used. Apply metal lath to studs or backing using treated or galvanized nails or staples on 6”
centers. Spread a coat of mortar over the lath. Lath should wrap corners, not be cut.
• Wood siding: This surface should be covered with building paper to conform to local code. Then nail the lath to the surface.
Apply lath right to left, top to bottom, to prevent the trowel from hanging on overlapped lath when mortar is applied. Spread
mortar from left to right if you are right handed, reverse this process if you are left handed.
• Metal siding: If the metal has deep ridges in it, apply a solid backing over it before applying the lath.
• Preformed Concrete Walls: Stone can be applied to these walls. A concrete bonding agent must be used on these types of
walls. Follow the manufacturer recommendations to apply the bonding agent. Solid poured concrete walls may have release
on them that prevents mortar from bonding. Lath should wrap corners, not be cut.