Quick Product Knowledge OverviewSimulated stone products have been available in construction for years. These products, often called “cultured stone”, are really nothing more than cement made to look like stone.

GenStone is different. GenStone is made of high-density closed-cell polyurethane. Because it is closed-cell, GenStone can be installed to ground and it will not wick or absorb water. The on-the-wall installed cost is about half that of stone.

Some key differences between GenStone and “cement” based products are as follows:

GenStone “Cultured Stone” (cement)

Weight: 1 to 1 1/2 lbs/sq ft 12 to 15 lbs/ sq ft

R-value: 3.6perinchofthickness Nosignificantvalue

Installation: Screws from the box to the wall Wire mesh, mortar, layout stones, in minutes with non-corrosive cut with wet saw, mess, mason, deck screws, cuts easily with skill multiple days to the wall saw or tablesaw or even hand saw.

Durability: 25 year warranty

“Is harder really better?” Try this; hit both the cement based stone sample and GenStone with a sledge hammer. The cement based stone will crack, chip and not hold up nearly as well as GenStone…and GenStone is easier to repair if damaged.

Realistic Look: Because GenStone is not cement, we can achieve a more rugged, realistic look and it won’t chip and break in shipping. GenStone is cast from real stone.

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A quick look at the system

Basic System

Start with the corner working left to right. Make sure the corner is square, snap a plum line so you are working onalevellineandscrewcornertothewall.Putathinfilmofcaulkonthepositiveshiplapedge,positionthepanel over the corner shiplap edge, screw the panel to the wall with non-corrosive deck screws every 8" along the shiplap. Put 3 or 4 screws in the face about 2" above the bottom in the grout line and cover with color-matchedcaulk.Putathinfilmofcaulkontheshiplapandaddanotherpanel.Ontheright,youwillterminateeitherintoacornerpieceorcuttheendtobeflatagainstawall,doororwindow.Youcanusethetrimpieceupagainstthedoororwindowandcuttherightsideofthepanelsquaretofit.Whenusingcaulkfollowmanufacturer’s instructions keeping in mind that the thickness should be a minimum of 1/4" deep. Plan your cuts and stagger your cuts on each row for a random look.

Installation over concrete: Same as above except that tap-cons and an adhesive that works with polyurethane should replace deck screws.

Ledger installation: The ledger is designed to rest on the shiplap of the panel. It can be installed on the wall withanadhesiveonthebackoftheledgerand/orscrews.Thescrewscanbeeithertoe-nailedtofitunderflashingorfacescrewedandcoveredwithcolor-matchedcaulk.Remember,allcutsshouldbecoveredwithpaint from the touch up paint kit so that the polyurethane is not exposed to the sun.

Trim: The trim piece can be installed with either screws or adhesive.

*Refertotheinstallationguideforcompleteinstructionsandalwaysfollowbuildingcodeandtoolmanufacturer instructions.

Corner Piece Dimensions 24" ht x 12" or 6" (offset)

Ledger Dimensions 4" ht x 3¼" width x 4' length Trim Dimensions

3½" ht x 1½" width x 4' length

Panel Dimensions 23" high x 3½' long

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The corner panel offers a less expensive corner and can be used with half panels for a complete system.

The corner panels along with half panels make a 1' tall installation and can be combined with the standard 2' panel and corner to provide a quick 3' wainscot.

The corner panel along with half panels is the perfect way to cover the face of a building and then terminate around the corner into another siding product,givingyouanicefinishedstonecornerlook.

The half panel can also be used with installations wherethereisagreatdealofcuttingandfittingthereby reducing waste.

Corner Panel Right Dimensions 12" ht x 38" length, 1" return on right

Corner Panel Left Dimensions 12" ht x 38" length, 1" return on left

Half panel Dimensions: 12" ht x 3½' length

Corner Ledger Dimensions 4" ht x 3¼" width x 15" length each direction

The corner ledger is the best way to continue the ledger around a corner. Install the same way as the ledger.

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Pillar PanelsPillar Panel Dimensions48" ht x 8¼" width (works with 8" squared post)

Peaked Pillar Cap 4" ht x 13½" width x 13½" length

Flat Pillar Cap4" ht x 13½" width x 13½" length

GenStone Pillar Panels will apply over any structural wood post up to 8"x8"(actual size). Simply orient the panels so that they are opposite each other (either fat end up or fat end down).The 4 GenStone Pillar Panels should be attached to the box using a S-shaped bead of construction adhesive appropriate to use with foam and wood. (PL300 or equivalent). Then hide a series of 8-10 trim-head screws (per side) between the rocks holding the panels to the box.Ifitisnecessarytobuildoutasmallerposttofitthe8"x8"size,temporarilyplaceoneoftheGenStonepillarpanelsupagainstthe post and mark the post with a pencil delineating where the top edge of the pillar is to be positioned, then attach a ring of 4 shimming strips around the bottom , center (24"), and top (48") of the post. Make sure the top ring of pieces is lined up below the line you marked on the post. The pieces should be screwed or nailed (pre-drill if necessary) to the post with the ripped edge againstthepost.Pleaseuse2fastenerspershimmingstrip.Finally,cuttwoea8"x48"stripsand2ea7"x48"piecesof7/16OSBor ½" treated plywood. Attach the four pieces of sheathing on the post with nails, staples or screws into the shimming strips. Startwiththe7"piecesonoppositesidesthenfinishwiththe8"piecesonoppositesides.

GenStone Pillar Cap - Deck Newell Post Application: The pillar cap is glued down to the top of the box framing using PL300 orequivalent.Youmayalsofastenmechanicallywith3"trimheadscrewsfromtheedgeofthecapintothebox.Toattachrailing brackets use color matched solid blocks cut into the GenStone Pillar Panels between brackets and actual structural post. Make sure the fasteners are long enough to penetrate through the blocking and into the structural post at least 1½".

GenStone Pillar Cap application where the structural post (4x4 or 6x6 or 8x8) protrudes through the center of the cap.Trace or “measure and pencil” in the actual structural post size (3½"x3½" or 5½"x 5½") onto the inside center of the GenStone post cap. Drill a 3/8" hole into the 4 corners of the square you have drawn. Cut the square out using a Jig saw or keyhole saw. Turn the cap over and mark and make a straight miter cut with your saw from the bottom left and bottom right hand corners of thecutouttothecorrespondingcornersofthecap.Youshouldhavecreateda3sidedpieceandasinglesidewhichcanthenbeglued back together around the post on top of the pillar. The cap should go back together cleanly. Clamp or screw the corners of the mitered cap back together and touch up if necessary with the GenStone touch up paint kit, and caulk around the post with GenStone’s color matched caulk. Note: GenStone Pillar Panels can be stacked to cover a post to any height. Simply create the box as far up as you would like and cover with 48" Pillar panels. When not using our Pillar Cap to protect the box and pillars, please seal the top of the Pillar Panel applicationsbyflashingandcaulkingproperlyaccordingtocode.

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The inside corner can be used rather than mitering the panels. Simply put an adhesive suitable for polyurethane on the back side and back corners and position it into the corner.Thepanelswhencutflatwillpositionsnugly up against the inside corner. Apply color matched caulk.

Inside Corner Dimensions 3" depth x 4½" width x 4' length

Color matched caulk and paint kits are available:

Athinfilmofcaulkshouldbeusedonthepositive shiplap edges during installation and to cover any screws put into the product face. Caulk would also be used between the GenStone and any windows, doors, outletsorfixtures.Caulkshouldbeappliedaccordingtomfg.specificationsanddepthshould be between 1/4 to 1/2 inch..

A paint touch up kit is available and should be used on any cut surface to protect the exposed product from UV damage.

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Color matched caulk & paint touch up kits

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