Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION OF MANUFACTURED STONE VENEER
PANEL PRODUCTS
Environmental StoneWorks panel products are intended to replicate the characteristics of natural
materials. It is not intended to have perfectly ush edges as do some alternative products.
Uneven planes or deviation in the substrate and framing will likely impact the end product or
aesthetic value.
When installing panel products, follow all instructions above for ashings/weep screeds/casing bead/
movement joints, WRB, lath, fasteners, mortar, clearances, mortar scratch coat, grout joints.
In addition, the following items are important with the panel products:
Make sure that the weep screed at the base is level insuring the rst course of panels is level.
It is a good idea to make periodic checks managing straight courses.
A. Corner bead is recommended at outside corners to create a crisp, scratched corner
able to receive the panels.
B. Mortar scratch coat should be an even plane.
C. Mortar scratch coat, if allowed to dry, must have lines raked into the mortar.
D. The entire back of each panel must have mortar applied to it.
E. Once the panel is set in place, do not adjust after 3 seconds to assure the mortar bond is
not broken.
F. Spacers are recommended in-between each panel to insure uniform joint size.
The recommended joint size is a nominal ⅜” - ½”.
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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.