Instructions / Assembly
Table Of Contents
- 1) SYSTEM & INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
- 2) ESTIMATING REQUIRED SILVERMINE MATERIALS
- 3) TRANSPORTING, STORING & HANDLING
- 4) RECOMMENDED TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
- 5) OTHER MATERIALS
- 6) PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION:
- 7) FASTENING
- 8) CUTTING
- 9) INSTALLING INITIAL COURSES:
- 10) SUBSEQUENT COURSES (WORKING YOUR WAY UP THE WALL)
- 11) SUPPLEMENTAL FLASHING & TRANSITIONS
- Step Flashing Defined
- Flashing & Installing Outside Corners
- Flashing & Installing Inside Corners
- Flashing Vertical Transitions
- Flashing Horizontal Cladding Transitions with Stone below
- Flashing Horizontal Cladding Transitions with Sills below
- Under Openings (Trim removable, Sills or Panels Below)
- Sills Under Windows w/out Removable Trim
- Under Fixed Trim Situations (trim not removable, tight eaves, frieze boards, etc.)
- Over Trimmed Openings
- Flashing Soffit Terminations
- Flashing & Installing Light and Electrical Boxes
- Flashing & Installing Vents
- 12) CARE & MAINTENANCE
- 13) DEALING WITH COMPLIMENTS
- APPENDIX A - STONE ESTIMATION SHEET
- APPENDIX B –DRAWINGS
- Fig. B-1 Flat Panel
- Fig. B-2 Initial Course Over Foundation Wall Base
- Fig. B-3 Initial Course Over Water Table Trim
- Fig. B-4 Outside Corner w/ Step Flashing
- Fig. B-5 Inside Corner w/ Step Flashing
- Fig. B-6 Vertical Transition w/ Step Flashing
- Fig. B–7 Panels Below Siding
- Fig. B–8 Panels Below Trim
- Fig. B–9 Sills Below Siding
- Fig. B-10 Panels/Sills Below Openings w/ Removable Trim
- Fig. B-11 Sills Below Window w/out Removable Trim
- Fig. B-12 Panels Under Fixed Trim
- Fig. B-13 Initial Course Above Trimmed Openings
- Fig. B-14 Panels Below Soffit
- Fig. B-15 Electrical & Light Box Installation
- Fig. B-16 Vent Installation
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• Apply a ¼ inch thick dashed line of adhesive along the top of the panels below the notched, partially
modified panel prior to installing the notched panels. Leave 2” spaces between “dashes” for water to escape.
• Step flash the panels on either side of the vent opening (See Flashing Vertical Transitions section).
• Install the next stone course. When the vent is reached, cut a notch in the bottom corner of the panels so
that the panel fits around the vent. Dry fit both panels to ensure proper fit. Apply 3/8 inch thick, quarter
sized dollops of construction adhesive to the aluminum above the vent. Install panels. Continue up wall.
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12) CARE & MAINTENANCE
Proper care and maintenance will ensure your investment looks as good in 20 years as did the day it was
installed.
Regular Cleaning
• Use soap and water with a nylon bristle brush to remove dirt.
• DO NOT POWERWASH - Power washing can remove the coloring from the stone.
• DO NOT CLEAN WITH HARSH CHEMICALS OR ACID PRODUCTS.
Avoid Salt and De-Icing Chemicals
Silvermine products are not warranted against damage caused by salt or de-icing chemicals. Do not use these
products on the Silvermine product or in adjacent areas as these substances may splash onto the product. ALL
concrete and masonry materials are susceptible to damage from these chemicals.
Avoid Unnecessary Water Contact
Do not allow sprinkler system spray or run off water contact the finished wall. Consider adding a gutter
extension to avoid splashing water on Silvermine panels. Failure to do this may cause efflorescence.
Efflorescence
Efflorescence, a white powdery deposit, can occur on the stone surface. It is caused by water soluble salts
migrating through the panel.
Rarely, efflorescence may occur on Silvermine Stone products. Scrub dry stone thoroughly with a medium
bristle (NOT WIRE) brush and rinse with clean water. For more stubborn deposits, use a solution of 1-part
white vinegar to 5-parts water and scrub stone with a medium bristle brush. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
Water Repellent Treatment/Sealers
Sealers are not necessary on Silvermine Stone products. However, some customers use sealers to help prevent
staining in applications prone to smoke, soot, dirt, etc. If you choose to use a sealer, make sure it is a Silane,
Siloxane, or Silane-Siloxane blend breathable sealer. Understand applying a sealer may darken the color of the
stone. A sealer may also slow the natural movement of moisture out of the stone and increase the possibility of
efflorescence and/or spalling. For information regarding performance or application of sealers, contact the
manufacturer of the sealer directly.
Replacing Damaged Panels
Remove the damaged stone. If possible, remove the stone material without removing its integrated flashing,
and do not damage the integrated flashing of the panel(s) immediately below the one you are removing. Using
a masonry saw or grinder with a diamond blade and proper personal protective equipment, remove the bulk of
the material and finish by carefully chipping away the balance with a hammer and chisel.
Cut a piece of flashing to fit, tuck under the flashing left from the removed stone, and securely fasten in place.
Trim replacement panel to fit and follow face fastening instructions in Section 8.