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      Building Retaining Walls Without Mortar

      06-24-2008
    • A handsome natural stone retaining wall adds beauty and value to both commercial and residential property.It is true that an experienced "stone wall builder" can readily build the "perfect" stone wall -and it will last f..

      • Controlling Water Penetration

      06-24-2008
    • FlashingNo cladding is perfectly waterproof. Wind driven rain will find its way behind stone panels where pointed cement mortar or caulking separates the stones. Porosity, which is the volume of voids related to the appa..

      • Jointing Design

      06-24-2008
    • The specification, design and detail of joints and sealants should be done by qualified persons. 1 Loadbearing joints in vertical walls transmit loads to the stone below. Shims are used to provide the designed joint wi..

      • Recommended Safety Factors for Calculating Stone Slab Thicknes..

      06-24-2008
    •   1 Due to the tolerances allowed for erecting steel structures and pouring concrete, and due to other field conditions, the setting space behind the stone panel may have large variations and other discrepancies su..

      • Recommended Test Methods

      06-24-2008
    • AAMA 501.1 Test for Water Penetration using dynamic pressure. ASTM E-283 Air Infiltration Test by static pressure. ASTM E-330 Structural Load Test by uniform static pressure (positive and negative). ASTM E-33..

      • Installation Methods-2. Vertical Installation

      06-24-2008
    • 2.1 Thin tiles of 12" square, or 18" square pieces in thicknesses ranging from 3/8" to 3/4" are often used for interior cladding set in cement mortar bed on masonry backup, or set with a "thin-set" method using a Latex a..

      • Installation Methods-1. Horizontal installation

      06-24-2008
    • 1.1 Steps, platforms and copings are usually installed in cement mortar. 1.2 Pavers may be of regular or irregular shapes and dimensions. The thickness of pavers depends on the type and strength of the stone,..

      • Stone Flooring Installation (4) What to do during and after in..

      06-24-2008
    • - What to do during installation Install yourself at home on installation day.Be prepared to be at home the day of installation and be available in case the installation crew has questions. Your presence will insure that..

      • Stone Flooring Installation (3) What to do before the day of i..

      06-24-2008
    • Begin prepping with your big three: furniture, appliances and toilets. Remove all your furniture and other objects and materials from the areas where the installation will take place. Some installers will move your fur..

      • Stone Flooring Installation (2) Advisement and Steps

      06-24-2008
    • Advisement #1: installing natural stone flooring yourself doesn’t come naturally. Installing this type of floor is heavy, difficult work; labor intensive and extremely exacting. It’s simply not for the do-it-you..