Masonry Veneer Manufacturers Association – 1 – July 24, 2009
750 National Press Building, 529 14th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20045
www.masonryveneer.org
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
Water Penetration Testing of an
Adhered Masonry Veneer Wall Assembly Installed Over
Rainscreen Systems
INTRODUCTION
This investigation explored the effect of simulated winddriven
rain conditions on several wall assemblies related
to adhered masonry veneer cladding installed over a
rainscreen system. For the purposes of this study a
rainscreen is defined as: a construction technique or
rainscreen product that creates a capillary break/air
space between the cladding and the primary water
resistive barrier. The assemblies tested the “field of the
wall”. The parameters investigated were water-resistive
barrier (WRB) of #15 felt combined with commercially
available rainscreen systems.
The testing protocol was to evaluate wall assembly
performance with WRB, five different rainscreen systems,
lath, and a mortar scratch coat layer. The intent was to
show that the addition of a rainscreen system does not
negatively affect test results, and compare the results to
similar testing by MVMA without the rainscreen systems
incorporated into the wall assembly. The testing
ultimately demonstrated the combination of WRB,
rainscreen, lath, & scratch coat was effective at
preventing water penetration.
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Monday, July 9, 2012
Monday, May 9, 2011
Masonry Veneer Installation Guidelines Training - Free sign up today
Learn how the MVMA installation guidelines will affect the masonry industry moving forward. Please take advantage of this free training for you, your staff and your masons. Sign up today and get informed!
Learn how the MVMA installation guidelines will affect the masonry industry moving forward. Please take advantage of this free training for you, your staff and your masons. Sign up today and get informed!
Installation Training Day
Wednesday May 25th 4 pm- 7 pm
Instone New Jersey Distribution Center
1 Red Valley Rd Millstone Township, NJ
The following topics will be covered.
·Hands-on Installation demonstration & training
·MVMA Installation Training Certification with NJ/PA Building Codes reviewed
•Guest Speaker from Keene Building Supply: Drainage & Moisture Control System
•Guest Speaker Bill Foster from Spider Lath:Benefits of using a Mortar Sprayer Application with Spider Lath
•Learn how to reduce the time for the installation of lath & application of the mortar scratch coat by 75%)
Food & Beverages will be served. Attendees will receive participation materials and a certificate of participation.
Prior registration is required to receive the certificate and to attend this free training. Sign up as many as you'd like by filling out the attached form no later than May 23 2011. Return it to info@instoneco.com or fax it to 609-208-2551 For more information please call 888-467-8250
Don't miss out! Sign up today for this very valuable training.
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Wednesday May 25th 4 pm- 7 pm
Instone New Jersey Distribution Center
1 Red Valley Rd Millstone Township, NJ
609-208-0085
Don't miss out - sign up today
Friday, January 16, 2009
Bringing you up to date on the world of Masonry
Owens Corning ProStone® ;
Shows new colors in current textures and a new texture, Easy Fit Savannah Ledgestone.
ProStone gets rave reviews; Mr. Sal Picone, Picone Stone and Firepalces and Ron Zisko, East Coast Fireplaces, with each over thirty years experience with Cultured Stone®, have both sold and installed ProStone® and agree that the finished look of ProStone® is virtually identical to Cultured Stone® and the ease of installation only enhances the value of ProStone®. Mr. Picone states that the masons, “quite frankly, are thrilled with ProStone®”.
If you are not already marketing ProStone®, it is the solution that you have been waiting for, the true look and feel of stone at affordable prices.
ArcCast – Architectural PreCast Products;
In response to ever growing demand for design solutions that incorporates the classic look of natural stone, ArcCast has created pre-cast accessories to meet your needs. If the standard line does not meet all your needs, chances are ArcCast can custom design a product to meet your requirements.
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Fire Rock Pre-Engineered Fireplace Kits;
Fire Rock is a simple way to build a high-end all-masonry fireplace and chimney. This smartly designed system installs in a matter of hours for less than half the cost of a traditional brick & mortar fireplace.
Napa Valley Cast Stone – Select Cast Wall & Pier Cap systems;
This is the newest line we have added to our growing list of products we currently inventory.Napa Valley Cast Wall & Pier Caps offer on-time, on-budget solutions for all your wall and pier cap needs. Select Cast Wall & Pier Caps systems have been architect approved and mason tested for size and weight. Our colors have been matched to the most specified stucco, Cultured Stone®, and block colors to insure cap materials that are perfect for today’s wall cap needs.
In the up coming months Instone will be introducing additional new products, our goal is to be your one stop supplier for all your thin veneer requirements, be it manufactured or natural.
Thank you for your business and continued support. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Shows new colors in current textures and a new texture, Easy Fit Savannah Ledgestone.
ProStone gets rave reviews; Mr. Sal Picone, Picone Stone and Firepalces and Ron Zisko, East Coast Fireplaces, with each over thirty years experience with Cultured Stone®, have both sold and installed ProStone® and agree that the finished look of ProStone® is virtually identical to Cultured Stone® and the ease of installation only enhances the value of ProStone®. Mr. Picone states that the masons, “quite frankly, are thrilled with ProStone®”.
If you are not already marketing ProStone®, it is the solution that you have been waiting for, the true look and feel of stone at affordable prices.
ArcCast – Architectural PreCast Products;
In response to ever growing demand for design solutions that incorporates the classic look of natural stone, ArcCast has created pre-cast accessories to meet your needs. If the standard line does not meet all your needs, chances are ArcCast can custom design a product to meet your requirements.
Fire Rock Pre-Engineered Fireplace Kits;
Fire Rock is a simple way to build a high-end all-masonry fireplace and chimney. This smartly designed system installs in a matter of hours for less than half the cost of a traditional brick & mortar fireplace.
Napa Valley Cast Stone – Select Cast Wall & Pier Cap systems;This is the newest line we have added to our growing list of products we currently inventory.Napa Valley Cast Wall & Pier Caps offer on-time, on-budget solutions for all your wall and pier cap needs. Select Cast Wall & Pier Caps systems have been architect approved and mason tested for size and weight. Our colors have been matched to the most specified stucco, Cultured Stone®, and block colors to insure cap materials that are perfect for today’s wall cap needs.
In the up coming months Instone will be introducing additional new products, our goal is to be your one stop supplier for all your thin veneer requirements, be it manufactured or natural.
Thank you for your business and continued support. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Cathy Williams - Marketing Manager
Direct: 888.467.8250
email: c.williams@instoneco.com
website: http://www.instoneco.com/
Monday, December 29, 2008
Instone one company - a resource for many
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Who we are:
Instone is the largest distributor of Owens Corning Cultured Stone®, Prostone® Nappa Valley Cast Stone, Semco Thin Cut Natural stone, Arcast and Firerock in the country. Instone has been in business over 25 years serving Maine to North Carolina, with distribution centers in Connecticut, New Jersey and Virginia.
Instone is the largest distributor of Owens Corning Cultured Stone®, Prostone® Nappa Valley Cast Stone, Semco Thin Cut Natural stone, Arcast and Firerock in the country. Instone has been in business over 25 years serving Maine to North Carolina, with distribution centers in Connecticut, New Jersey and Virginia.
Why should this matter to you?
As a homeowner Instone is a free resource offering project ideas that not only will add beauty and comfort but value to your home. Instone’s extensive design gallery and product selection guide will inspire your imagination for the perfect home improvement plan. Trust your home to an expert. Instone list’s of “Select Installers” are made up of masons that have been certified and meets the quality assurance standards set by Instone and Owens Corning. When you’re ready to begin we’ll be here ready to help.
To learn about all the possibilities that exist for your home contact us today for a free design catalog. Stop waiting for someday you’re just one click away
For the Architectural community Instone has become a vital resource for technical support and training. Together Instone and Owens Corning provides training for numerous Architects helping them stay current and meet their yearly requirements, a free service. If you are an Architect that would like to learn more about free training seminars or Stone Cad software. Please contact us today, we’d like to help.
Builders: As part of the Building industry for over 25 years and a member of local Builders Associations, Instone has come to be known as the expert in stone veneer products. Instone has lend its self to the building community as a resource for designing, technical support, and installation instructions For Owens Corning Cultured Stone, Prostone Semco Thin Cut Natural stone and more.
Our Cultured Stone Product lines provide you with unsurpassed quality and beauty. Instone’s large inventory allows us to get product in the hands of our clients fast. We are extremely responsive with the shortest lead times in the industry, which allows you to finish your jobs on time.
Our Sales team is available to assist with product literature, quoting and matching you with a dealer. Take advantage of our expertise and call today learn why Cultured Stone is the top rated stone veneer in the industry.
Mason’s Instone is your partner in business. If you succeed then we succeed. We are here to provide more than the highest quality stone veneer in the industry; we are here with marketing support, installation information, and job referrals. We invite you to apply for the Owens Corning “Select Installer” program.
As a “select Installer” you will benefit from rebates, free marketing material, sell books, gift awards and the benefits of being a part of the Instone/Owens Corning team. To learn how you can become a “select Installer contact Instone today
As a homeowner Instone is a free resource offering project ideas that not only will add beauty and comfort but value to your home. Instone’s extensive design gallery and product selection guide will inspire your imagination for the perfect home improvement plan. Trust your home to an expert. Instone list’s of “Select Installers” are made up of masons that have been certified and meets the quality assurance standards set by Instone and Owens Corning. When you’re ready to begin we’ll be here ready to help.
To learn about all the possibilities that exist for your home contact us today for a free design catalog. Stop waiting for someday you’re just one click away
For the Architectural community Instone has become a vital resource for technical support and training. Together Instone and Owens Corning provides training for numerous Architects helping them stay current and meet their yearly requirements, a free service. If you are an Architect that would like to learn more about free training seminars or Stone Cad software. Please contact us today, we’d like to help.
Builders: As part of the Building industry for over 25 years and a member of local Builders Associations, Instone has come to be known as the expert in stone veneer products. Instone has lend its self to the building community as a resource for designing, technical support, and installation instructions For Owens Corning Cultured Stone, Prostone Semco Thin Cut Natural stone and more.
Our Cultured Stone Product lines provide you with unsurpassed quality and beauty. Instone’s large inventory allows us to get product in the hands of our clients fast. We are extremely responsive with the shortest lead times in the industry, which allows you to finish your jobs on time.
Our Sales team is available to assist with product literature, quoting and matching you with a dealer. Take advantage of our expertise and call today learn why Cultured Stone is the top rated stone veneer in the industry.
Mason’s Instone is your partner in business. If you succeed then we succeed. We are here to provide more than the highest quality stone veneer in the industry; we are here with marketing support, installation information, and job referrals. We invite you to apply for the Owens Corning “Select Installer” program.
As a “select Installer” you will benefit from rebates, free marketing material, sell books, gift awards and the benefits of being a part of the Instone/Owens Corning team. To learn how you can become a “select Installer contact Instone today
Monday, November 17, 2008
Making a plan for outdoor living increases comfort and value to your home.
Making a Plan for outdoor living.
More and more people think about taking their lifestyle outside, not only for the warmer months but now for the colder seasons as well. With outdoor fireplaces, kitchens, and hot tubs, living outdoors is year round.
More and more people think about taking their lifestyle outside, not only for the warmer months but now for the colder seasons as well. With outdoor fireplaces, kitchens, and hot tubs, living outdoors is year round.
If you're thinking about how to create the right environment to transfer your life outdoors, consider this advice for a well thought out plan. Add comfort and increase the value of your home.
1. Let your style lead the way in defining an outdoor room. Whether your taste is rustic with an old world charm, classic with sophisticated architectural accents or linear with a modern edge, odds are that it can be integrated into your outdoor environment.
2. The more accessible your space is, the more you will use it. So put function first.
3. If the area will be a central point in your outdoor lifestyle, consider built-in heating to accommodate weather changes.
4. No other single element sets the mood as well as lighting. Recessed lighting, chandeliers, niche lighting and sconces — all controlled on dimmer switches — create the perfect ambient glow.
5. To complement your outdoor life style, include music. Place the speakers out in the yard, directing the sound toward the house. Not only will this create a fuller sound, but it will also help keep peace with your neighbors.
6. Install your television with easy visibility and minimal sun exposure to eliminate glare. Consider installing cabinetry to protect equipment.
2. The more accessible your space is, the more you will use it. So put function first.
3. If the area will be a central point in your outdoor lifestyle, consider built-in heating to accommodate weather changes.
4. No other single element sets the mood as well as lighting. Recessed lighting, chandeliers, niche lighting and sconces — all controlled on dimmer switches — create the perfect ambient glow.
5. To complement your outdoor life style, include music. Place the speakers out in the yard, directing the sound toward the house. Not only will this create a fuller sound, but it will also help keep peace with your neighbors.
6. Install your television with easy visibility and minimal sun exposure to eliminate glare. Consider installing cabinetry to protect equipment.
For more information and a free design catalog click here
Instone
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