The Cultured Stone® Installation
System
Be sure to get full detailed
installation instructions from us or from Cultured Stone® Customer Service
before beginning a project. Cultured Stone® veneer can be used on any
structurally sound wall surface, including those where full-thickness natural
stone won't work, either structurally or economically. Its light weight
and quick adhesion allow for fast, easy installation without additional footings
or wall ties.
Each piece of Cultured Stone® veneer is applied individually with Type N mortar
and attaches permanently to the wall surface.
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In sequence:
- Sheathing.
- Weather-resistant barrier.
- Galvanized metal lath.
- Mortar.
- Cultured Stone® veneer.
- Mortar joint.
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In
sequence:
- Rigid foam insulation.
- Weather resistant barrier.
- Metal
lath.
- Scratch
coat.
- Mortar setting
bed.
- Cultured Stone® veneer.
- Mortar
joint.
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In sequence:
- Mortar applied directly to untreated, unpainted masonry, concrete or
stucco.
- Cultured Stone® veneer.
- Mortar joint.
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Corner Preparation:
Weather-resistant barrier and galvanized metal lath must continuously lap
a minimum of 16" beyond outside and inside corners. Lap
materials 4" on horizontal and vertical joints.
- Wall
substrate.
- Weather resistant barrier.
- Metal
lath.
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MORTAR COLOR selection strongly affects the appearance of
the finished job. Most installations look best when the mortar color
blends with the stone color.
MAINTENANCE: Cultured Stone® and Cultured Brick®
veneers are virtually maintenance-free. If required, lightly wash to
remove dust or dirt. Do not sandblast or wash with acid, abrasives or
high-pressure water. Damaged or graffiti-marred stones can be removed and
replaced with matching materials.
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