Masonry Magazine August 2011 Page. 26
MANUFACTURED STONE
Installation is easy. Visit the MVMA website, www.masonryveneer.org or www.veneerstone.biz, for the latest installation instructions.
From the seat in your cockpit, installation training webinars are now available. The MVMA is working with the American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) to offer its members the MVMA educational and technical resource training that can help them remain current, informed and competitive as they expertly specify and incorporate masonry veneer into their building designs. That same installation training is being made available to the mason. In addition, Veneerstone hosts manufactured stone installation clinics for contractors. Simply call 866-578-5616 to learn about events in your area. With a mason's background, in little time, you can become an expert manufactured stone installer.
If car insurance is what you're after and installation warranty is important to you, the producers of thin set offer multiyear installation warranties. The system has piqued the interest of the industry. Traditional masonry mortars remain the preferred method of installation; however, thin set is gaining ground.
Whether used to accent your fireplace or outside living area, manufactured stone can increase the value of your home. Stone is so esthetically pleasing, there is a perceived value. You will find manufactured stone in the winner's circle, because of its pure beauty, versatility and ease of installation.
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