Stone Veneer Wall System
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.
Stone veneer wall system. Mounting clips are embedded within each clipstone so you can securely and easily install onto the wall. 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. We designed the genstone faux stone system to provide a true do it yourself friendly stone veneer home improvement product.
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. This is a secondary material further in the wall that drains and manages water. This stops water at the exterior face of the cladding. 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.
Water management is a critical component of proper stone veneer installation. The clip system is designed for moisture management and ease of installation. We are in climate zone 5 have zip but will also use asphalt felt and rainscreen. 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.
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. Thin natural stone veneer products. Quality stone veneer s patented clip system revolutionizes masonry installation by combining panelized stone veneer with an easy to use clip application. Achieving appropriate water management requires adherence to three principles.
Stone wall systems are traditionally constructed as a curtain wall or veneer in which no building loads are transferred to the stone panels. 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. 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.