Does Eldorado Stone need a ledge detail at the bottom for structural support, or can it hang freely without a support ledge?
No footings or support ledges are needed. Our product is an adhered veneer and is supported on the wall by the bond of the mortar to the stone and scratch coat.
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What kind of weather resistive barrier can I use?
The weather resistive barrier shall be equivalent to ASTM D 226, Type 1 No. 15 non-perforated asphalt- saturated felt or UBC Standard 14-1 Kraft waterproof building paper.
The weather resistive barrier shall be equivalent to ASTM D 226, Type 1 No. 15 non-perforated asphalt- saturated felt or UBC Standard 14-1 Kraft waterproof building paper.
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Rain screen systems
Eldorado Stone does not require the use of a rain screen system. If you choose to use one of these systems, Eldorado’s 50 year limited warranty still covers our product for manufacturing defect as long as it is approved by a licensed architect or engineer. However, if there are problems or damage that occurs as a result of the rain screen system, this will not be covered by our warranty.
Eldorado Stone does not require the use of a rain screen system. If you choose to use one of these systems, Eldorado’s 50 year limited warranty still covers our product for manufacturing defect as long as it is approved by a licensed architect or engineer. However, if there are problems or damage that occurs as a result of the rain screen system, this will not be covered by our warranty.
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What is the fire rating of your stone?
Our products have been tested for fire hazard and show no flame spread or smoke developed. Since our product is non-combustible, there is no fire rating.
Our products have been tested for fire hazard and show no flame spread or smoke developed. Since our product is non-combustible, there is no fire rating.
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Can we install your stone around a fireplace?
Eldorado Stone veneer may be applied around a fireplace following our standard installation guide. The stone has to be a minimum of 18” away from open flame.
Eldorado Stone veneer may be applied around a fireplace following our standard installation guide. The stone has to be a minimum of 18” away from open flame.
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Hot weather installations
Installing Eldorado Stone products in 100 + degree temperature should follow our regular installation procedures. In addition, we recommend wetting the scratch-coat and the stones before installing to prevent rapid dehydration of the mortar. Be sure to keep the mortar temperature under 120o F (49oC). If the scratch-coat and stones are dry when applied, the mortar may not cure properly and the stone may fall off. Refer to the hot weather construction provisions of ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/TMS 602, Article 1.8 D for additional information.
Installing Eldorado Stone products in 100 + degree temperature should follow our regular installation procedures. In addition, we recommend wetting the scratch-coat and the stones before installing to prevent rapid dehydration of the mortar. Be sure to keep the mortar temperature under 120o F (49oC). If the scratch-coat and stones are dry when applied, the mortar may not cure properly and the stone may fall off. Refer to the hot weather construction provisions of ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/TMS 602, Article 1.8 D for additional information.
