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2.6 Evolve Stone at side wall/roof intersection – See Detail #7
2.7 Evolve Stone at deck structure – See Detail #8
2.8 Evolve Stone at various walls – See Detail #9
2.9 Evolve Stone at windows and penetrations – See Details #10, 11 and 12
3.0 Alternate Installation Method (Glue-Up over Cementitious Substrate)
3.1 Glue-Up/Adhesive attachment Methodology
Whenever possible, the standard-nail-up method of installation described above should be
used to install Products. The Glue-up/Adhesive methodology of installing Products is the sole
responsibility of the installer. You should confer with your engineer and/or architect before
using this method to install your Evolve Stone Product. The Limited Warranty will cover only
the Product itself and not the method of installation and will reduce the Limited Warranty to
five years if you use a Glue-up/Adhesive method of installation instead of the standard-nail-
up methodology. If you still decide to use a glue-up/adhesive method of installation, please
keep the following in mind:
3.2 Pre-Assembly Requirements
Ensure the surfaces are prepped, clean, dry and free of cracks and contaminates. It is the
installer’s responsibility to verify proper adhesion between the substrate and Evolve Stone.
Do this prior to full installation. Water management is the responsibility of others. Reference
Appendix B for further details. Adhesive primers must be installed on the back of the Evolve
Stone and the face of the concrete/block wall per the manufacturer’s instruction. Do not use
primer inside on exterior walls as this could create an unwanted vapor barrier.
3.3 Setup
Follow the same instructions as outlined in “1.2 Setup” in the Standard Install
Method above.
Pro-Tip: Begin by installing a starter-strip to ensure that the stones do not sag during the
glue-up installation.
3.4 Applying Stones with Adhesive
3.4.1 Clean and prep all surfaces per Tremco’s requirements prior to installing a complete
coat of Vulkem 171 primer.
3.4.2 Vulkem 171 primer is to be installed on the exterior wall surface. Follow Tremco’s
installation instructions carefully.
3.4.3 Remove dirt and dust from the back of the Evolve Stone. Coat the back of the
Evolve Stone completely with Vulkem 171 primer. Follow Tremco’s instructions. Allow
to dry. Be careful not to allow the 171 to coat the front or sides of the Evolve Stones.
3.4.4 Plan ahead for the layout of the Evolve Stone. Understand the pattern. It is best to
layout the stone in the pattern you plan to install on a clean, dry surface. Set up a
level line and work up or down from that line. Install heavy vertical beads of an STPE
type adhesive to the back of the Evolve Stone. See Details #13 and #14.
The STPE type adhesive shall be installed per the manufacturer and Evolve’s
requirements. See details #13 and #14 showing spacing. Generous vertical beads
shall be placed on the back surface of the Evolve Stone and the stone securely
pressed into place leaving a minimum gap of 1/8" between the concrete/masonry
wall and the back of the Evolve Stone. This 1/8" clear gap ensures drainage and
drying (air circulation).