Stone Veneer Wall System

The clip system is designed for moisture management and ease of installation.

Stone veneer wall system.

Most typically the stone wall system must resist lateral loads directly imparted on it such as from wind and earthquake as well as vertical loads resulting from the weight of the stone wall system. Our kenai stacked stone veneer profile offers the our kenai stacked stone veneer profile offers the natural appearance of authentic dry stacked stone but without the weight and the difficulty of installing real stone. A 3 8th inch drainage plane between the wall and stone allows for air and moisture to pass. This is a secondary material further in the wall that drains and manages water.

Achieving appropriate water management requires adherence to three principles. Natural thin stone veneer is cut and split from real stone not man made artificial cement cultured or manufactured stone veneer right here in the usa. Water management is a critical component of proper stone veneer installation. Mounting clips are embedded within each clipstone so you can securely and easily install onto the wall.

Quality stone veneer s patented clip system revolutionizes masonry installation by combining panelized stone veneer with an easy to use clip application. Stone wall systems are traditionally constructed as a curtain wall or veneer in which no building loads are transferred to the stone panels. This product is panelized to provide a dramatic texture and aesthetically appealing design which is ready to be installed from the box to the wall in minutes using deck screws. We designed the genstone faux stone system to provide a true do it yourself friendly stone veneer home improvement product.

Bevel design the sides of each clipstone are designed with a bevel to provide maximum flexibility to position the stone on the wall correctly when installing. Originally introduced in 2002 our panelized system has become a mainstay in the home improvement market as diy homeowners and contractors realized genstone provided an authentic looking stone rock and brick for about. I ve read a few articles on stone veneer and see the statement that stone veneer on osb is one of the riskiest wall assemblies. Is this referring to having no wrb and rainscreen.

This stops water at the exterior face of the cladding. Our thin stone veneer products consist of quarried and weathered natural stones that have been cut thin 1 inch thick and weigh less than 15 lbs square foot use it for interior or exterior projects. If you seek the appealing three dimensional look of stacked stone look no further than norstone rock panels a natural stone veneer cladding system which is ideal for exterior feature walls pool surrounds courtyards and entertainment areas equally well suited for interior use these stacked stone panels are also perfect for natural stone fireplaces or the creation of water features.