Installation Guide

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. What maintenance will be required down the road?

Because of the NextStone™ polyurethane formulation and its durable coating, there

is virtually no maintenance required. NextStone™ offers a 20 year limited warranty.

Q. How will NextStone™ handle the elements?

NextStone™ products have been tested equivalent to 20 years in an advanced

weather testing chamber with little discoloration or weathering to the products.

Q. How does NextStone™ compare in price to the cultured stone type products

currently available on the market?

NextStone™ products have been competitively priced and will generally cost less

than cast stone type products. The real savings for the contractor comes from the

cost of labor for installation by a carpenter vs. the cost of labor and material

provided by a mason. With the NextStone™ product, the value is added and the

profit is retained by the contractor. For the do-it-yourselfer, the savings come to

those who can install NextStone™ products themselves without the need of hiring a

professional.

Q. Is NextStone™ flammable?

NextStone™ is Class 1 Non-Flammable product and can withstand up to 450 degrees

of heat before any slight warping or discoloration may occur. For Fireplace

applications such as re-facing or creating a surround, NextStone™ products can be

installed right up to the metal framing of an electric or gas fireplace insert. For

open flame fireplaces, it is recommended that NextStone™ products be treated the

same as a wood product a set-back from the opening should be maintained between

6 and 12 inches away.

Q. How does NextStone standup to Woodpeckers?

Woodpecker problems are not common with the NextStone™ product although there

have been a few instances in areas where woodpeckers are prevalent. Although the

polyurethane is solid and durable, constant pecking in a particular area with a sharp

beak, or any sharp instrument, can cause damage to the finish and eventually go

through the thickness of the panel. NextStone™ is extremely durable to the elements

but nothing short of real stone can stand in way of a motivated woodpecker. If you

live in an area where Woodpeckers are problematic, please contact the NextStone™

Corporate Office for helpful installation hints and tips in deterring the birds from

wanting to peck. Some suggested sites to visit: