Installation Guide

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SLATESTONE PANEL INSTALLATION, Cont.
Paneling a wall with outside corners on the right and left.
Working from the left outside corner (OC), seat the 1st panel against the OC and down
against the starter strip, continue as described in section 1. Cut the right OC so there is a
straight rock edge and attach. Measure the last piece on the row and cut this panel
straight to fit snugly against the OC. Caulk the joint if necessary and use touch up paint.
Work the right corner from left to right
as described in section 1. Work the left
OC as described in section 2.
Option 2: (More skill required)
Working from the left outside corner
(OC), seat the 1st panel against the OC
and down against the starter strip,
continue as described in section 1.
Place the right OC in place for
measurement. Place a weather barrier
cleat such as black tar paper, Tyvek or the equivalent to the substrate behind the joint.
Measure the last piece on the row and cut this panel using the “T” design for the male
tongue. Use an existing panel as a template. A carpenter knife and sabre saw is neces-
sary. Attach against the OC and secure both pieces. Caulk the joint if necessary and use
touch up paint. Work the right corner from left to right as described in section 1. Work
the left OC as described in section 2.
Slatestone panels have 8 unique panel configurations with a number, 1 through 8,
molded into the back of the panel. Avoid racking the panels by placing like numbered
panels next to or on top of each other.
The illustration below shows a random installation using drops from the
previous course to start each new course. If there are no drops, randomly cut the
starting panel to length.
Using the Slatestone Outside Corners to make Columns
Please refer to the instructions on page 40 and 41 when using Slatestone Outside
Corners to make a Column.
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4 6 7 3 5
5 8 2 1
4 2 1 4 3 8
8 7 3 2 5