Installation

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Tools required

Choose the tools required for your installation.

Surface preparation for mortar installation

regarding wall surface

Cover sheathing with a two (2) layers of breather-type water resistive barrier, lap joints minimum 6″ at vertical joints and minimum 2″ at horizontal joints in shingle fashion. Then, in accordance with local building code, lap and install lath or mesh using galvanized nails or staples 6″ on center vertically, penetrating studs a minimum of 1″.

Continuously wrap water resistive barrier and metal lath a minimum of 16″ to next framing member around all outside and inside corners .

Apply 3⁄8″ to 3⁄4″ scratch coat.

Examine newly poured concrete closely to ensure that its finished surface contains no release agents (form oil). If it does contain form oil, etch surface with muriatic acid, rinse thoroughly and/or score with a wire brush, beadblast or sandblast. No further preparation needed.

Sandblast, beadblast or waterblast to original surface (remove sandblasting dust by washing) or securely attach lath.

Install primary water resistive barrier.

Lap and install 3.4-lb. 3⁄8″ rib, paper-backed, expanded metal lath to metal cladding supports of 20 ga. to 12 ga. using corrosion-resistant, self-drilling, self-tapping pancake-head screw with 7⁄16″ head, of 11⁄4″ length or suitable to obtain 3⁄8″ penetration beyond inside surface metal. Screws are to be installed on center equal to 1 screw/sq. ft. and shall not exceed 6″ on center in one direction.  Apply 1⁄2″ to 3⁄4″ scratch coat and allow to dry 48 hours.

Note:  Water-resistive barrier must be used on all exterior and interior mortar applications.

Waterresistive barrier is not required for application over masonry or concrete.

Instructions for EZ-FIT Ledgestone.

Start

Products are applied starting from the bottom and working up. Start each EZ-FIT Ledgestone course level and continue horizontally completing each course before starting the next. If required, cut the appropriate size component to fit at the end or top of the finish area. Frequently check the installation for level and alignment.

Install Corner Pieces First

If your application requires corner pieces, start by installing a corner piece first, followed by the adjoining flat pieces. Notice that the corner pieces have a long and short leg. Alternate these in opposite directions.

Cleaning Finished Job

At the end of the work day, or when mortar is sufficiently set up, the finished job should be broomed or brushed to remove loose mortar and to clean the face of the stone. A wet brush or sponge should never be used to treat the mortar joints as this will cause staining that will be difficult, or impossible, to remove. Do not use acid or acid-based products.

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We are the #1 stone provider and installer in all of Florida. Areas such as Miami, best price in Tampa call 813-600-9991, Orlando, Naples, Fort Myers, and Daytona Beach are just some of the areas that we frequently do work in!

We offer professionally installed stone at a great price. Choose from our wide variety of stone products such as Field Stone, Ledge Stone, Chicago Brick, Thin Brick, and Limestone to simply name a few. Ask about our signature product line, the E-Z Fit stone and it’s installation.