QUALITY ASSURANCE
- Installer/Builder Qualifications: An experienced installer/builder who has completed interior and exterior projects similar in material, design and extent indicated for the project, whose work has resulted in interior and exterior installations of similar products with a record of successful in-service performance.
- Customer Installation Qualifications: Leave yourself ample time to adequately plan each step of your project. Proper planning and correct knowledge will yield the best results possible. If you encounter an issue regarding the installation, always consult with an installation professional.
- Installation Qualifications: Installation will require either architectural plans or on-site planning to determine the actual method(s) of installation to meet local building codes. Such planning and details of all projects are the responsibility of the customer or customers’ agent.
- Complexity of Projects: Complexity of projects will vary greatly. Consult a professional installer for more information.
INSTALLATION TIPS & IDEAS:
BRICK/PAVERS:
- Used For: Sidewalks, Patios, Walls, Fireplaces, Landscaping, Sculpture
- Level ground with sufficient drainage and a light layer of sand will achieve the best results for laying brick.
- Apply brick in the desired pattern. Always work off of a corner when applying the pattern.
- Fill cracks with sand or dirt and grass seed (optional).
- Slide bricks as close as you can to one another so everything fits tightly. Apply sand over the top and sweep the sand into the cracks until all cracks are filled.
LIMESTONE:
- Used For: Fireplaces, Stone Walls, Landscaping, Sculpture and any application requiring structural stone.
CLOSELY RELATED PRODUCTS:
COMPLEMENTARY PRODUCTS:
- Flooring & Paneling
- Beams
- Barn Siding
- Custom Mouldings & Millwork
- Dimensional Lumber
- Mantles
- Antique Bricks & Pavers
- Rusted Hardware & Accessories
RECOMMENDED TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:
Tools and Materials needed for installing and setting stone and brick depend on the project performed and the desired look. Below are some of the basic tools utilized by professionals for masonry projects.
- TOOLS FOR MIXING CONCRETE:
- Wheelbarrow
- Concrete Mixer
- Masonry Hoe
- Mortar Box
- MASONRY TOOLS:
- Rubber Mallet
- Darby
- Mortar Hawk
- Pointing Trowel
- Jointer
- Narrow Tuck Pointer
- Masonry Trowels
- Masonry Chisels
- Concrete float
- Masonry Hammers
- Side & Step Edgers
CARE & MAINTENANCE:
- Never use a scrubbing or scouring pad that may damage or scratch any surface. Use only those cleaning products and pads that are recommended by the product manufacturer or that are deemed stone safe.
- Please refer to the Care & Maintenance Guide for more detailed information regarding Care & Maintenance of your stone product.
