Assembly Instructions

Installation Instructions
12 | ClipStone
FOR EXTERIOR WALL PREPARATION (see Fig. 4)
• ClipStone is designed to install over
7/16 inch or greater OSB or plywood
sheathing attached to wood or
metal studs.
• If any questions as to the structural
integrity of the sheathing or
framing, contact a qualified
contractor or building inspector.
• Install two layers of Grade D
Breathable Water Resistive Barrier over sheathing and fasten to
wall with staples or other means.
• Ensure all paper edges are flashed to substrate to prevent
moisture movement to back of WRB.
• Ensure all openings and penetrations are properly flashed.
• Ensure compliance to all local and national building codes as
they change from location to location.
FOR INTERIOR WALL PREPARATION (see Fig. 5)
• ClipStone is intended for installation over 7/16 inch minimum
plywood or OSB. DO NOT INSTALL CLIPSTONE DIRECTLY
TO DRYWALL.
• Install minimum 7/16 inch or greater
OSB or plywood substrate to
wood studs to act as substrate for
ClipStone installation.
• If any questions as to the structural
integrity of the sheathing or framing,
contact a qualified contractor or
building inspector.
• Insure plywood is attached to the
structural studs behind the drywall
in accordance with local and national codes.
• For interior applications, Water Resistive Barrier or housewrap
is not required.
NUMBER OF FLAT STONES (see Fig.1)
Calculate wall area to be covered with stone
(height X width) and subtract area of window
and door openings (if applicable). Then add
5% - 10% additional stone material for waste
due to cutting or breakage.
NUMBER OF CORNER STONES
(see Fig. 2)
Measure the height of all corner edges to
determine the total linear feet of corners
needed. Add 5%-10% for waste. Also
subtract 50% of the corner linear feet from
your flat stone calculation to account for
wall coverage of corners.
AMOUNT OF STARTER STRIP
(see Fig. 3)
Starter strips are required at the bottom of a
wall or across the top of all windows, doors
and other openings. Measure the total lineal
dimension of all window widths, door widths
and the length of all walls to be stoned to
calculate the total linear feet of starter
strip needed.
NUMBER OF OUTLET STONES
If you have electrical outlets in your wall or project space, count the
number of outlets and order an Outlet Stone for each outlet.
NUMBER OF DECORATIVE SILLS FOR WINDOWS
Measure lineal foot dimension of window sills needed under windows
and to cap a wainscot. Divide the total linear feet by 1.6 to calculate the
number of pieces.
Determining Amount of
ClipStone
®
needed
Before You Begin
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Tools Required
• 1" metal roofing screw with hex/
washer head and corrosion
resistant coating
• Screw gun
• 2 to 4 foot level
• Small torpedo level
• Slap stapler (for external
applications to fasten paper
to wall)
• Chop saw or other cutting tool
How to cut stone
(if needed)
ClipStone is easily cut both
horizontally and vertically with
a chop saw. PLEASE WEAR
APPROPRIATE CLOTHING,
GLOVES, EYE PROTECTION AND
OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDED BY THE CUTTING
TOOL MANUFACTURER.
ClipStone installation requires two
points of attachment per piece for
fastening to the substrate.
If this cannot be done, use DAP
®
DynaGrip
®
Heavy Duty Max to
adhere stone surfaces together
where there is a difficult area for
attachment (i.e. under a soffit).