Stone Veneer Over Concrete Retaining Wall

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Stone veneer over concrete retaining wall. This will create a inch space beneath the 6 inch wide stone veneer panels. Start installing the stone veneer at the wall corner. Snap a level chalk line onto the wall 6 inches above the driveway. Instructional how to video for attaching m rock stone veneer to a preformed concrete wall or foundation.
Cover the lath with a scratch coat of mortar to. Stone veneer is always attached over a framed and sheathed structure like that used when a house is covered with lap siding or stucco. Ncma supports the growth of the manufactured masonry veneer products industry through proactive technical advocacy and awareness efforts. Quality stone masons are recommended for the veneer itself.
It s important to note that stone veneer of any type manufactured or natural is by no means a structural product it does not bear weight in the way that blocks of solid stone or concrete block can do. This product is panelized to provide a dramatic texture and aesthetically appealing design which is ready to be installed from the box to the wall in minutes using deck screws. The ultimate dimensions of each wall design change according to pressures caused by climatic extremes. If you are applying stone veneer to a painted or sealed concrete foundation attach a layer of metal lath to the concrete wall with masonry anchors.
How to face a concrete block wall with stone. Start at the base of the wall and work your way up to the top of the wall. Wipe the back of the panels with a wet cloth. Traditional retaining walls tend to be drab and boring but faux rock brick stone and wood panels can fix that problem.
A stone veneer retaining wall must be well designed and usually requires a landscape architect or a very capable design build company for construction drawings. Stone veneer wall design. National concrete masonry association 13750 sunrise valley drive herndon va 20171.