Installation Instructions
CLEARANCES
• On exterior stud walls, weep screeds and other base ashings should be held a minimum of 4” above
grade or a minimum of 2” above paved surfaces such as driveways, patios, etc. This minimum can be
reduced to ½” if the paved surface is a walking surface supported by the same foundation supporting
the wall.
• On exterior stud walls where the manufactured stone veneer continues down a concrete or CMU
foundation wall, and where a weep screed is incorporated into the wall-to- foundation transition, at
the bottom maintain minimum 2” clearance from grade, or ½” clearance from a paved surface.
• On exterior stud walls where the manufactured stone veneer continues down a CMU foundation wall,
with WRB and lath installed down the weep screed at bottom, maintain minimum 4” clearance from
grade, or 2” clearance from a paved surface.
• Where manufactured stone veneer is applied over an exterior concrete or CMU wall, maintain 2”
clearance from grade or ½” from a paved surface.
• Over an exterior concrete or CMU wall that is not enclosing conditioned space (e.g. landscape walls,
pillars, columns, etc.) maintain minimum 2” clearance from grade or ½” from a paved surface.
• Where manufactured stone veneer meets a rooine, maintain minimum ½” clearance from surface of
nished roof.
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Disclaimer: This installation guide follows published MVMA and IAPMO specications.
Check your state building guidelines and codes for additional installation information.