Installation Guide

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. What is the NextStone™ product made from?
NextStone™ products are made of an advanced hybrid composite polyurethane. The
polyurethane is mixed with UV inhibitors and fire retardants. The solid polyurethane
is also made with recycled PVC for durability.
Q. What is required to cut the NextStone™ product?
NextStone™ products are easily cut with any woodworking saw or carpentry device.
Q. What type of fastener is used to install NextStone™ products?
NextStone™ was designed with ease of installation so depending on the substrate, a
good quality deck type screw will work.
Q. How are the NextStone™ products installed?
NextStone™ is a mortar-free product that can be easily installed by one or two
people using basic hand or power tools and screwing all components onto the
project.
Q. How do you avoid repeating color and stone pattern during installation?
NextStone™ panels were designed from real stone patterns and each panel is
numbered on the back as each design is different. These numbers help break up the
patterns and color during installation.
Q. What preparation is required to install NextStone™ panels?
NextStone's only requirement is a clean and dry, flush substrate as well as 48 hours of
acclimation
Q. What can I apply NextStone™ to?
NextStone™ can be easily applied to virtually any solid substrate including block,
concrete, stucco, or wood framed sheathed walls.
Q. How does NextStone™ hold up to outdoor moisture?
Because of the closed cell hybrid polyurethane formulation developed by NextStone™
as well as the weep channels and recessed air chambers, all products hold up
extremely well to rain, snow, and humidity.
Q. Does the product have any R-value?
Yes. Because of NextStone's polyurethane formulation, the R value is approximately
4.5 per inch thickness.
Q. How much does the product weigh?
NextStone™ weighs approximately one pound per square foot making it extremely
easy to handle and install thus eliminating the need for a forklift.
Q. What applications are best suited for NextStone™?
NextStone™ is perfect for almost all commercial and residential, exterior or interior
applications.