Installation Instructions

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MANUFACTURER’S

METHODS TO COMPLY WITH ASTM C1780

STONE INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Modulo Stone and Modulo Brick Installation Instructions are available separately from your dealer and can

also be found at www.moduloamerica.com.

Building code requirements vary from area to area. Check with local authorities for building code

requirements in your area. Carefully read all Installation Instructions before proceeding with your Modulo

Stone products application. Observe safety precautions. Modulo Stone products are covered by a 50-Year

Limited Warranty when installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s Installation Instructions. See the

complete warranty on our website at www.moduloamerica.com.

STEP ONE:

DETERMINE BACK-UP WALL &

SURFACE PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS

Typical back-up systems include:

WOOD FRAME

In sequence: (1) sheathing, (2) two layers of

water resistive barrier (WRB), (3) galvanized

metal l

ath, (4) scratch coat, (5) mortar setting

bed, (6) Modulo Stone manufactured stone

veneer, (7) mortar joint.

UNIT MASONRY/CONCRETE

In sequence: (1) mort

ar applied directly to

untreated, unpainted masonry, concrete or

stucco, (2) Modulo Stone manufactured stone

veneer, (3) mortar joint.

Note: Painted, sealed, dirty & smooth surfaces/

walls will require additional preparation to

address these conditions.

METAL FRAME

In sequence: (1) sheathing, (2) two layers of

water resistive barrier (WRB), (3) galvanized

metal lath, (4) scratch coat

, (5) mortar setting

bed (6) Modulo Stone manufactured stone

veneer, (7) mortar joint.

In sequence: (1) rigid foam insulation,

(2) two layers of water resistive barrier (WRB),

(3) galvanized metal lath (Ribbed Lath shown),

(4) scratch coat, (5) mortar setting bed,

(6) Modulo Stone manufactured stone veneer,

(7) mortar joint.

See the special Technical Evaluation Report

regarding installation over continuous

insulation for more information.

RIGID FOAM INSULATION METAL BUILDINGS

In sequence: (1) sheathing, (2) two layers of

water resistive barrier (WRB), (3) galvanized

metal lath, (4) scratch coat, (5) mortar setting

bed, (6) Modulo Stone manufactured stone

veneer, (7) mortar joint.

CEMENT BOARD

In sequence: (1) sheathing, (2) two layers of

water resistive barrier (WRB), (3) cement board,

(4) mortar setting bed, (5) Modulo Stone

manufactured stone veneer, (6) mortar joint.

Summary of content (11 pages)

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MA NU FACT UR ER ’S STO N E I N S T AL L ATIO N I NSTR UC T I O NS METHODS TO COMPLY WITH ASTM C1780 Modulo Stone and Modulo Brick Installation Instructions are available separately from your dealer and can also be found at www.moduloamerica.com. Building code requirements vary from area to area. Check with local authorities for building code requirements in your area. Carefully read all Installation Instructions before proceeding with your Modulo Stone products application. Observe safety precautions.
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STONE IN STALLAT I ON I N ST R UCTI ONS SURFACE PREPARATION TABLE 1 PREP ARATION REQU IREMENTS W A L L S YS T E M/BAC K UP WOOD FRAME 16"oc 2 LAYER S WR B LATH SHE A THING ✓ ✓ ✓ N/A PLY W O O D ✓ ✓ ✓ N/A OSB ✓ ✓ ✓ N/A C LEANING C EMEN T B OAR D ✓ W A LLB O A R D ✓ R OUG HEN/ TEX TUR E ✓ N/A ✓ ✓ N/A ✓* ✓ ✓ N/A SHE A THING ✓ ✓ ✓ N/A E XT ER IO R GY PS UM ✓ ✓ ✓ N/A OSB ✓ ✓ ✓ N/A PLY W O O D ✓ ✓ ✓ N/A ✓* ✓ ✓ N/A ½" FOAM B OAR D METAL FRAME 16"oc S C
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S T EP T W O: WALL SURFACE PREPARATION EXTERIOR APPLICATIONS Make sure that the application of Modulo Stone products and the structure they are being applied to incorporate good building practices. Corrosion-resistant ﬂashing shall be installed at all wall penetrations. Flashing type and locations shall be in accordance with the requirements of the applicable building code.
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STONE IN STALLAT I ON I N ST R UCTI ONS LATH INSTALLATION Where lath is required, it shall be installed in accordance with ASTM C1063. Typically this will require corrosion resistant fasteners every 6" on center vertically, and 16" on center horizontally, fastened to framing. If an alternative lath is used, install it in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and evaluation report. See the following Material Selection section for more specific lath requirements.
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MO R TAR ( CO N T I N U ED) Mortar Admixtures: Comply with ASTM C1384 Bonding Agents: Comply with ASTM C1059 or C932 Coloring Pigment: Comply with ASTM C979 All mortar, additives, bonding agents and pigments must be stored, mixed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and appropriate standards referenced above. Notes: Refer to MVMA Installation Guide Table 2 (www.masonryveneer.org) for additional guidance with mortar selection by application.
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STONE IN STALLAT I ON I N ST R UCTI ONS S T E P FIVE : APPLICATION OF MODULO STONE UNITS PREPARE YOUR WORK AREA Spread Modulo Stone wall veneer out at the job site so you have a good variety of sizes, shapes and colors to choose from. Plan for some variety and contrast in the overall design. Use small stones next to large ones, heavy-textured pieces next to smooth, thick stones next to thinner ones.
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CUTTING & TRIMMING Stones can be cut and shaped for fit. Use wide-mouth nippers or a hatchet (Fig. 3 & 4). (Refer to page 5, Tools Required section.) Some broken stones may be found in the box. These also may be used in filling gaps between large stones. For best finished appearance, coat cut or broken edges with mortar. If possible, position cut edges up when they are above eye level, down when below eye level. Placing a cut edge next to a thick/larger stone will also help conceal the cut. FIG. 3 FIG.
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STONE IN STALLAT I ON I N ST R UCTI ONS G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N CLEANING Dirt, etc., may be removed by using a solution of granulated soap or detergent and water with a bristle brush. Do not use a wire brush as it will cause damage to the surface. Rinse immediately with fresh water. Do not attempt to clean using acid or acid-containing products, power-washing, sandblasting or wire-brush cleaning.
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OVERHEAD APPLICATION Overhead, horizontal or sloped applications are not included in our building code evaluation reports or acceptances. These applications often require special approval/inspections by local building code inspectors. Contact your architect or engineer for assistance designing these installations. INSTALLATION OVER THICK FOAM Installation over foam board thicker than 1⁄2" may require special fasteners. Consult your architect or engineer for assistance designing a thick foam installation.
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STONE IN STALLAT I ON I N ST R UCTI ONS INSTALLING FINISHING TOUCHES HEARTHSTONE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Note: Hearthstones are not recommended or warranted for exterior use or as a surface area subject to foot traffic. Consult Surface Preparation Table 1 (page 2) for requirements prior to installing hearthstones. FIG. 7 PLACE MORTAR FOR HEARTHSTONE INSTALLATION Place Mortar Place mortar 3⁄4" deep in 3" wide strips 1" apart on prepared surface (Fig. 7).
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ELECTRICAL BOX STONE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Attach UL-listed extension box to pre-wired and mounted electrical box. Apply mortar to back of Electrical Box Stone or prepared substrate. Center Electrical Box Stone over the extension box. Level and plumb. Use removable shims if required. Complete placement of Modulo Stone veneer or other exterior material around Electrical Box Stone. • Electrical Box Stones must be installed in accordance with Modulo Stone Installation Instructions.