Installation Instructions

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Read these installation guidelines completely and thoroughly before

beginning installation.

Construction Requirements

• KuraStone™-StackedStone and KuraStone™-LedgeStone pieces can be

installed on braced wood or steel stud (18 GA or heavier) construction

spaced at 16” to 24” o.c.

•It is required that plywood sheathing or APA rated 7/16” or thicker oriented

strand board (OSB) be used to ensure fastener holding power.

•WRB is required when installing KuraStone™. Use a dark or black fluid-

applied WRB over sheathing or use a code-approved WRB covered with a

layer of 15-lb. black felt as defined by the 2006 IRC. Refer to local building

codes. Nichiha is not liable for water infiltration.

•All openings must have appropriate flashing (such as water-proofing tape)

to prevent moisture penetration. Follow manufacturer’s guidelines and all

local building codes.

• Please consult with your local dealer or Nichiha directly when using

KuraStone™ on large projects, such as buildings taller than 45’ or greater than

three stories. Special reinforcements may be required.

Product Inspection

• Inspect all products thoroughly prior to installation. Do not install any

product which may have been damaged in shipment or displays damage to

the primer or finish coat.

• Should you have a question about your order, contact your local dealer or

Nichiha Customer Service toll-free at 1.866.424.4421.

Plywood/OSB

Sheathing

Water Proong

Barrier (Black)

Starter

Corner Pieces

KuraStone

Clip

KuraStone

Installation Guide

StackedStone, LedgeStone and Sill-Chiseled

Summary of content (10 pages)

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KuraStone Installation Guide TM StackedStone, LedgeStone and Sill-Chiseled Read these installation guidelines completely and thoroughly before beginning installation. Construction Requirements • KuraStone™-StackedStone and KuraStone™-LedgeStone pieces can be installed on braced wood or steel stud (18 GA or heavier) construction spaced at 16” to 24” o.c. Product Inspection • Inspect all products thoroughly prior to installation.
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Storage and Handling, Minimum Clearances and Cutting, Fastening, Finishing and Maintenance Storage and Handling Fastening • KuraStone™ MUST be stored flat and off the ground prior to installation. Storage of siding on pallets is recommended. • Corrosion resistant screws such as stainless steel or hot-dipped galvanized wood screws, that are appropriate to local building codes and practices, must be used to fasten clips to sheathing. Nichiha is not liable for the corrosion resistance of fasteners.
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KuraStone™Storage Piece Options and Handling and Accessories KuraStone™ Piece Options KuraStone™-StackedStone panels are available in two colors: Desert and Mountain. All piece options are available in both colors. KuraStone™LedgeStone is available in Bluff. Pieces are designed with no dedicated top or bottom, so that you can flip pieces to ensure a random pattern. KuraStone Wall Pieces KuraStone wall pieces are not ship-lapped, nor are they sealed on the top and right edges as Nichiha panel products.
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Layout Planning Storage andand Installing Handling Starter Track Layout Planning Installing Starter Track • Layout piece placement on paper or set pieces on flat surface prior to installation. • The Nichiha Starter Track (FA100B) must be level and attached at a minimum of 6” above “finished” soil grade or per local building codes (use a level to verify). When installing over a hard surface such as driveways or sidewalks, a 2” clearance is acceptable. Fasten starter track 8” o.c.
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Installing Storage and Panel Handling Courses Install First Panel Course Installing Panel Courses • KuraStone™ wall pieces do not have a dedicated top or bottom. Flip pieces as needed to ensure that stone pattern appears random and courses do not repeat within 4, or less, courses. • Place a clip at the top of each vertical joint, and place a clip at the center of the bottom of every piece (see illustration below).
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Outside Storage andand Inside Handling Corners Outside and Inside Corners • Do not install the KuraStone™ outside corner pieces first. Install them at the same time as the same-coursed pieces. Long Returns • Install the pre-mitered outside corner and butt adjacent to KuraStone wall piece tightly to it. Attach a clip at top of the vertical joints on either side of corner, as well as a clip 2-3” from outside corner on the long length side.
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Installing Storage and LastHandling Course Installing Last Course • Install KuraStone™ pieces in moderate contact with any soffit or ceiling (soffits or ceilings should be installed first). • Cut pieces to fit top row height. Situation 1 Cut pieces are taller than the clip length (greater than 90mm/3.5 inches). • Attach clips vertically (on the side grooves of the pieces at all the joints). Situation 2 Top row cut pieces are shorter than the length of the clip, but greater than the height of the starter. 2.
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Door Storage & Window and Openings Handling& Trim Door & Window Openings & Trim • Appropriate flashing and waterproofing tape should be used to prevent moisture penetration on all door and window openings. Refer to local building codes for best practices. • Double-sided butyl tape is highly recommended at door and window flanges or around trim, prior to installing the WRB. Opening Top • Install starter track over windows and install as specified in first panel course guidelines.
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Storage Sill-Chiseled and Handling General Guidelines • Sill-Chiseled can be used as a transition or border detail between Nichiha products, as well as a window sill detail. Do not use Chiseled as a drip edge above windows or doors. • Sill-Chiseled must be installed on a minimum 7/16” plywood or OSB sheathing over braced wood or steel stud (20 gauge or heavier) construction spaced at a maximum of 24” o.c.
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Storage Sill-Chiseled and Handling Installation Sill-Chiseled as a Window Sill Option One (preferred): • Apply polyurethane construction adhesive to the top, grooved portion of the Sill-Chiseled piece and install up against the bottom of the window. • Secure the Sill-Chiseled with two sill clips underneath, attached upside down and spaced 2” from the ends. Fasteners should be #8 x 1-1/4” lath/ flathead screws.