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If additional moisture control is desired, a moisture-resistant barrier can be applied to all vertical wood or moisture-sensitive backup walls. Waterproofing is an extremely important process which must meet or exceed all local building codes and BSI recommends that a highly qualified waterproofing company/contractor handle this portion of the installation or knowledgeable mason subcontractor adhering to industry standard. Listed below are general procedures used to waterproof areas before the installation of Natural Thin Stone Veneer.

Tests: Meets or exceeds required ASTM testing levels for absorption, compressive strength, and flexural strength for the appropriate geological stone type.

Corner stones: Minimum of 3” length on return on any exposed side of corner stones.

per face with minimum dimension of 2” in any direction. No high percentages of rusting or oxidizing minerals which may cause excess staining and bleeding after installation.

Natural Formation: No open seams or starts or cracks.

Weight per square foot: Stone should weigh no more than 15 lbs per square foot for the thickest stone.

Thickness range: 3/4” minimum to 1-1/2” maximum.

Natural Thin Stone Veneer should meet minimum quality standards as follows: The name of the product should be identified on each package of product. The thin stone product is to be packaged in a durable non-staining, protective packaging designed to minimize damage to products during shipping and outdoor storage. It is also recommended that this material be packaged carefully in boxes or on pallets, stored off the ground and protected from the elements.Ĭonsider that packaging by different fabricators varies from waxed cardboard containers, wooden pallets with wire wrapping, to wooden crates. Stone is to be sound type and is recommended to be tested to ATSM specifications.

No concrete composite stone is to be accepted. Natural Thin Stone Veneer is to be 100% natural quarried stone.

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In addition, the weight of Natural Thin Veneer can be just a fraction of Full Thickness Veneer, sometimes 75% less.Natural Thin Veneer is typically less than 1/2 (or more) the thickness of Full Thickness Veneer.The thicknesses of other types of stone may vary depending on the density of the stone.In order for this to be accomplished, the stone (pictured above) needs to be a nominal 1-1/4 inches thick.In order to be considered a Natural Thin Veneer, the weight of the stone needs to be less than 15 lbs/sq foot as described in the 1997 Uniform Building Code.Natural Thin Veneer = 1-1/4 nominal inch (generally), 15 lbs./sq ft or less Explanation of Natural Thin Stone Veneerįull Dimensional Stone = 3 - 5 inches depth & 40 - 73 lbs./sq ft Most consumers prefer natural stone over “man-made cast concrete” materials, which is why Natural Thin Stone Veneer is becoming so popular in the marketplace. In addition, Natural Thin Stone Veneer can be installed without footings or ledges and adheres to concrete, plywood, paneling, drywall, and even metal. The lightweight pieces help reduce production, shipping, and construction costs. Natural Thin Stone Veneer weighs less than full thickness veneer thanks to the thin cut. The machinery can also cut 90 degree corners which are used for corner applications, concealing the true thickness of the stone. Recently, machinery (by a variety of manufacturers) has evolved to cut natural full dimensional stone to natural thin stone veneer (nominal 1-1/4 inch thickness). Natural Thin Stone Veneer has been fabricated for many years. Since ancient times, natural stone has been an enduring symbol of wealth, beauty, and sheer magnificence. Stone has been used for thousands of years. This general information brochure gives suggested guidelines however, it does not override any local building codes. The following information was developed to provide basic guidelines for architects, engineers, and contractors regarding the installation of natural thin stone veneer.