Our patented and intuitive installation

system makes a safe and professional

finish accessible to you and is trusted by homeowners and pros alike.

Our products:

Look Great

Include Our Patented Flashing System

Install Up To 4 Times Faster

Cost Less To Install Than Mortar-On And Other

Mortarless Solutions

Require Less Wall Preparation

Can Be Installed In Any Season

Are Simple To Install

Other mortarless systems provide some

of the labor savings advantages over traditional mortar-on stone but come short when it comes to protection against water penetration.

Typical mortared solution must be properly installed by a certified mason, and require:

Extra Labor

Hours

High Hourly

Rates

Extra

Materials

A Controlled

Environment

Installation Advantages of

Silvermine

®

Stone Siding

• Easiest Installation

• Best Water Protection

• Fantastic Look

Silvermine

®

Six Easy Steps

Our Stone Siding products are gamechanging because of the “shingle effect” created by the aluminum flashing distinctive to Silvermine

®

products. The flashing of each stone layer overlaps vertically by 2-inches, which provides protection from mold, mildew and the effects of freezing and thawing. Apply a vapor barrier over the wall

No water resistant barrier (WRB) required.

Mark the studs vertically

Where possible, one fastener per piece of stone should go into a stud.

Tips

Working with metal flashing

Cutting the flashing can be done with ease using tin snips or scored with a utility blade, then bent and snapped off.

Flashing is a very important part of starting the installation process. You will need to start installing the stone from the bottom of the wall and go up from there.

Tips

Cutting the Stone

Cutting and shaping the stone to conform to the shape and needs of your project will likely be necessary. For easy cuts we recommend using a circular saw with a diamond blade.

Using a 4-inch angle grinder with a diamond blade will make small cuts and creating notches for hose spigots, outlets and light boxes much simpler. It’s efficient, easy to handle and operate, and great for the tight-fitting corners you want for a professional finish.

A strip of flashing at least 8-inches tall should be fitted to the bottom of the wall. This can be made from aluminum, galvanized steel or rubberized materials.

The first course of stone

Once the bottom strip of flashing is in place, you will begin the first course of stone. You can use nails or screws to install Silvermine

®

stone products.

Whichever fasteners you choose, they must penetrate into the studs at least one inch. See Silvermine’s website for list of approved fasteners.

The most important part of the entire installation process is getting this first course of stone perfectly level. It will act as a foundation for the rest of the wall and makes for a smoother and more secure process.

Note: If you are installing above a poured slab you should ensure that the bottom of the first course of stone is half an inch above the slab’s surface.

It is not necessary to apply an adhesive to the back of this first course of stone as our products are designed to allow for the natural movement from freezing, thawing and the settling of the structure. If you want to apply adhesive, it must be placed only in the center of each piece of stone.

Installing the next layers it is important to stagger the stone siding, keeping at least a 3- to 4-inch offset. You shouldn’t have any vertical seams running up the wall. Stones come as 2-foot by 6-inch pieces so can be cut into several sections of varying widths to start and adjust the stagger.

Silvermine ® provides an industry leading number of stone layouts to minimize repeating patterns.

Working upwards and with the edges

You should make sure to keep the factory edge to the outside and the cut edge to the inside.