How to install mortarless brick veneer

It is rather simple as long as you have the proper tools and prepare in advance. You will need to calculate the amount of material needed for your exterior stone veneer project to ensure you buy the proper amount of material. To calculate the area you need to cover, multiply the length by the height.

For Be. On Stone panels, there is a simple way to determine the number of panels you will need. All you need to do is divide the area measured in sq ft that you calculated above by two. For example:. The installation of Be. On Stone panels requires a few tools, but luckily they are common tools you likely already have at home.

For the installation process, you will need to gather a:. To start the installation of stone veneer over a brick exterior, attach the starter strip along the full length of the wall.

The strip has perforations to prevent water accumulation. Mark a horizontal line 64 mm above the planned base of the stone wall. Screw the top of the starter strip along the line you drew every 12 inches.

Then apply a building cladding tape to the upper part of the starter strip. Now, you can start installing the stone veneer panels to the starter strip.

Cut your panel to the size you want, then place it on the wall. Screw the panel securely to the brick wall. Continue until the first row is complete. Offset the second row of panels and continue until you reach the final row. For the final row, you will need to cut the panels lengthwise to ensure a perfect fit.

Install the last row of panels with 6 mm between the panel and the ceiling or finished surface. The easiest way to install stone veneer over exterior brick is to use Be. Unlike other stone veneer providers, Be. We suggest before you install stone veneer over brick, to install a water weather-resistant barrier of some sort to ensure the integrity of the surface.

This will protect against any water infiltration. On Stone panels also use a D. RAIN system to ensure safe drainage in the case of any water infiltration. You want it to be straight and level from the start. Check the level each time you start a new row. To reproduce the appearance of natural stone, stagger the placement of the joints. This will give the look of natural stone formation instead of being artificial.

We recommend that you install the final two rows at the same time. Repeat the procedure to complete the first row, cutting the final stone to fit. Cuts can be made to the stone with a chop saw or a grinder with a diamond-grit blade. Each stone should have two points of attachment. If necessary, cut from the left and right of the clips to make this happen. Use a polyurethane-based construction adhesive for exterior projects. The following rows install in much the same way, but instead and bending the lower clips, they fit behind the stone of the lower row and interlock for a more secure installation with a consistent standoff from the wall.

Remember to stagger the joints between stones from row to row, as with any masonry installation. Check each stone for level installation. Because the Ledgestone is intended to look like a naturally occurring material, the stones have slight irregularities in size and shape that can complicate keeping the rows level while also spacing the individual units closely and evenly.

My suggestion is to frequently take a step back and assess your progress. For the most part installation is a straightforward process, but it pays to keep an eye on your stone size and to make minor corrections along the way. Outlet stones are available for installation around electrical boxes. At the final top row, you can cut the stone as needed to fit beneath the ceiling. Try to keep two eyelets on the stone for installation. The full height of the top row was able to cap off the wall with minimal cutting.

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Installing Mortarless Stone Veneer. Before: The previous owner had remodeled the basement with wall paneling. Project Prep A number of mortarless veneer systems are available from a variety of manufacturers, and installation methods vary. First step was to remove all molding and trim. Step by Step Installation Starter strips are available from the manufacturer, but I felt they were unnecessary for this simple interior job.

I bent the lower hooks out of the way to install the first stone. Each stone installs with two screws. Complete the first row.