Effortless to install and simple to maintain, Harristone is the smart, efficient choice for any project.
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On a clean surface, Harristone veneer™ may be applied directly to a masonry backing without mesh. Painted or waterproofed masonry surfaces should be cleaned and sandblasted to provide a good bond surface.
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Apply Type-S (or equivalent) cement mortar at least ½” thick.
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Install Harristone Veneer™.
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Brush, tool and rake the Type-S (or equivalent) mortar joint.
Harristone veneer™ is a tested and proven product. See G.S. Harris Co., Inc. installation specification and ICC Evaluation Service, Inc. Evaluation Report # ESR-1593 reissued October 2023, for allowable values and/or conditions of use for all materials presented in this document.
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Harristone Precast Stone Veneer is used as an adhered wall veneer.
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Download our Harristone Install Guide HERE.
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Download our ICC-ES #1593 Report HERE.
NOTE: All installations must comply with local building codes and manufacturer’s specifications.
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Install structurally sound wood substrate.
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Apply two layers of Grade-D building paper.
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Attach 3.4 metal lath or #17 gauge, 1-½” woven wire stucco mesh.
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Apply a scratch coat of Type-S mortar (or equivalent) approximately ½” thick over the metal lath or stucco wire.
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Apply a ¾” thick Type-S (or equivalent) mortar setting bed to the back of each Harristone and press the stone into place over a moistened scratch coat.
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Brush, tool and rake the Type-S (or equivalent) mortar joint.
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