Installation Guide

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ADORN® Mortarless

Stone Veneer

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION:

Safety glasses

Gloves

Ear Plugs

Dust Mask

Measuring Tape

Caulking gun

Utility Knife

Hammer

Must be corrosion resistant with a 3/8" minimum head diameter and 1/8" shank.

The length will vary and needs to be able to penetrate the studs to a depth of 1".

NCP recommends the use of quality exterior construction nails or screws.

NCP is not responsible for the corrosion resistance of fasteners. Treated lumber may react

with metal or coating of fastener. Determine compatibility when selecting fasteners.

FASTENERS

Level

Proper sized screws or nails

Drill

Saw with masonry blade

ADORN® Mortarless Stone Veneer can be used on new or existing construction.

ADORN® is nailed or screwed onto the wall; therefore no brick ledge is required.

ADORN® is limited to a height of 30ft with a normal building design.

Heights may be increased when specified by a structural engineer and approved by

building officials.

Maintain a 2” clearance from hard surfaces such as pavement and patio surfaces.

When a section of wall wraps over the top of the roof, this is called a “floater”. Extra

support is needed in this area prior to the installation of Adorn.

RESTRICTIONS

Safety first

is the number one priority with any construction project. Always wear safety

glasses and gloves when handling Adorn and a dust mask when cutting.

ADORN® is designed to install over 7/16” or greater OSB or plywood sheathing attached to wood or metal studs.

Two layers of code-approved weather-resistive barrier (WRB) must be installed for exterior installation. Typical WRB’s are

Grade D building paper or #15 felt. Housewrap may be used as an inner layer.

All wall penetrations, doors, and windows should be sealed using self-adhesive flashing properly wrapped and lapped per

the flashing manufacturer’s instructions.

If treated wood is used, use 30lb felt or building paper.

The factory edge of ADORN® panels should be used in all areas where the edge is visible.

PREP WORK

ADORN® Install Guide

Step 1:

Install standard house

wrap over project area.

Step 2:

Add an additional layer of weather-

resistant barrier (WRB) such as 15 lb

felt over the house wrap.

Step 3:

Begin installing ADORN®

Flat with fasteners.

Step 4:

Continue to stagger flats on

top of each other, working

your way up.

Step 5:

Finish your install by using

ADORN® accessories such as

corner stones, sills and

outlet boxes.

Pro Tip: Use a 2x4 at the base to line up

flats for a level install.

Cutting is often a key part of the installation.

You can use a chop saw, circular saw, wet or dry saw, or a grinder with a diamond blade.

Take all necessary precautions when cutting, use safety glasses, gloves, and dust mask.

CUTTING

Summary of content (4 pages)

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ADORN® Mortarless Stone Veneer INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION: Safety glasses Level Measuring Tape Gloves Proper sized screws or nails Caulking gun Ear Plugs Drill Utility Knife Dust Mask Saw with masonry blade Hammer Safety first is the number one priority with any construction project. Always wear safety glasses and gloves when handling Adorn and a dust mask when cutting. FASTENERS Must be corrosion resistant with a 3/8" minimum head diameter and 1/8" shank.
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Start installing the ADORN® panels at the bottom checking Installing Flat Panels for level after each course is installed (make adjustments to level if necessary). Chalk a level line to follow during installation. PRO TIP: Securing a level 2x4 to the bottom of the structure will help get the base row of panels level. Remove the 2x4 after installation. must have at least one of its fasteners attached to a stud to Each siding piece is installed using 3 fasteners and a depth of 1”.
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Removing the Attaching Flange During the installation, some panels will need to be cut to fit and the attaching flange will need to be removed. To remove the flange, carefully cut off with snips. This may produce sharp edges so handle with care. Pieces without the attaching flange will need to be installed with adhesive. In order to achieve a good bond, a nonpainted, clean flashing material must be attached to the structure first.
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Installing Post Stone Attach the base course first. Place 4 Post Stones around the base of the 6” X 6” post as shown. Level the base course and attach with 2 screws per Post Stone through the attaching flange approximately 1” above the stone veneer. Continue installing the Post stones one course at a time. Square up the corners, check for level and attach with screws. Installing Pillar Stone Construct the pillar base using 2"x 2"s and OSB or plywood to the desired height.