Installation Guide

Install water resistive barriers.

(exterior applications)

Install corrosion resistant

metal lath.

Mix mortar. Apply mortar for scratch coat.

Rake mortar to create scratch coat.

Allow to dry.

Apply mortar to the entire

back of the stone.

Install corner stones rst. Install at stones.

Trim stones to t. Grout joints. Strike joints. Brush off excess mortar

with a dry brush.

For specic installation guidelines as an industry standard please visit the MVMA Installation Guide and Detailing for ASTM C 1780 compliance.

Find this at: https://ncma.org/building-solutions/manufactured-stone-veneer/

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INSTALLATION GUIDE

STEP-BY-STEP EASY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION GUIDE STEP-BY-STEP EASY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install water resistive barriers. (exterior applications) Install corrosion resistant metal lath. Mix mortar. Apply mortar for scratch coat. Rake mortar to create scratch coat. Allow to dry. Apply mortar to the entire back of the stone. Install corner stones first. Install flat stones. Trim stones to fit. Grout joints. Strike joints. Brush off excess mortar with a dry brush.
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INSTALLATION GUIDE STEP-BY-STEP EASY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Tools Required Whisk Broom for cleaning joints and stone. For exterior applications, install water resistive barriers, overlapping the joints 2” horizontally shingle style and 6” vertically. Ensure that all penetrations (doors, windows) are properly flashed & sealed. Double wrap WRB at inside & outside corners a minimum of 16” – each side. Install lath, horizontally with cups up. Overlap lath 1” on horizontal & vertical seams.