When applied over steel or wood framing, the adhered masonry veneer is applied to a metal lath and portland cement plaster backing placed against the sheathing element and attached to the stud framing members. Senergy masonry veneer systems are engineered to give you a variety of options for integrating masonry veneer surfaces including brick, stone and tile to any architectural facade. Masonry veneer manufacturers association (mvma) offers guidance in the application and design of adhered manufactured stone veneers Their manual is “installation guide and detailing options for compliance with astm c 1780,” 4th edition, 2nd printing. Echelon’s adhered masonry veneers are the right choice for any masonry project as our veneers are designed to adhere to a variety of substrates. Installation of adhered natural stone veneer is relatively straightforward, but requires an experienced tradesman with a keen eye to fit the stones in an attractive pattern.
Adhered masonry veneers are better designed and perform more efficiently when the entire wall system is considered before and during installations Here is a simple primer that includes materials we work with on a daily basis. Or bond to either a scratch coat and lath or a cement backer unit that is fastened to the backing.
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