Apprentice Training, finishing

Manufactured Stone Veneer: Corner & Field Units

2.5 lb expanded lath, 1/2 in scratch coat, polymer mortar, cultured flats

Time: 4 h 30 min
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3 × 2 m of floor and lay out the parts.
29 parts and 80 fasteners in 7 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a flat screwdriver and a claw hammer and a tape measure and a drill and a spirit level and a trimming knife.
Clean any wet mortar droppings off stone faces immediately using a dry brush; wet sponges will smear and permanently stain concrete stone.
Maintain a 4 in clearance above raw earth or 2 in above paved hardscapes to prevent groundwater wicking.

Apprentice Training & Risk NoticeEducational training demonstration only. Risk: Real-world structural lumber sizing, spans, and fastener schedules carry legal liability and must comply with local building codes (IRC/IBC/OSHA) and certified engineering.

Apprentice Training, finishing

Manufactured Stone Veneer: Corner & Field Units

2.5 lb expanded lath, 1/2 in scratch coat, polymer mortar, cultured flats

Time: 4 h 30 min
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3 × 2 m of floor and lay out the parts.
29 parts and 80 fasteners in 7 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a flat screwdriver and a claw hammer and a tape measure and a drill and a spirit level and a trimming knife.
Clean any wet mortar droppings off stone faces immediately using a dry brush; wet sponges will smear and permanently stain concrete stone.
Maintain a 4 in clearance above raw earth or 2 in above paved hardscapes to prevent groundwater wicking.