INSTALLATION TECHNIQUES
Quality Stone Veneer, Inc. (QSV)Masonry Veneer Manufacturers Association (MVMA)
International Code Council (ICC)
Quality Stone Veneer, Inc. is both manufacturer and installer of stone veneer products since 1976. We hold membership and are part of the board of directors of the MVMA. Our stone veneer meets or exceeds ASTM standards through our ICC evaluation and undergoes regular testing for performance. While we follow most of the installation guidelines set forth by the MVMA, some details may vary based on region, local building officials, code requirements, building inspections, builders' specific scopes of work, and our experiences in over 35 years of installation.
Some of these possible variations are listed here:
- Weep screed
- Casing bead and caulk
- Moistening of veneer products or wall surface can vary depending on conditions
- The use of 6" SAF in place of 9" SAF
- Gap to roof line
- Various parts of system shown may be provided and installed by others
View the MVMA Installation Guide - Web Version
WARRANTY:
Guarantee - Limited
STONE VENEER GUARANTEE - LIMITED
When installed in accordance with the manufacturer's application specifications, Quality Stone Veneer unconditionally guarantees its stone veneer flats and corners to the original purchaser for a period of 50 years from the date of purchase. This warranty applies to all normal wear and tear applications. The warranty applies to the veneer units only and does not cover application replacement nor does it cover defects or damages resulting from or connected with misuse or improper installation.
ACCESSORY STONE VENEER UNIT GUARANTEE - LIMITED
When installed in accordance with the manufacturer's application specifications, Quality Stone Veneer unconditionally guarantees its stone veneer accessory pieces to the original purchaser for a period of 10 years from the date of purchase. The warranty applies to the accessory units only and does not cover application replacement nor does it cover defects or damages resulting from or connected with misuse or improper installation.
GUARANTEE - LIMITED
Quality Stone Veneer warrants that its product will endure in normal use if such application is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. In the event of defects, the consumer must notify Quality Stone Veneer in writing. Upon receipt of such notification and after a factory representative inspection, Quality Stone Veneer will provide, free of charge, new materials to replace those products deemed to be defective. This warranty covers only manufacturing defects, and the consumer is responsible for any labor costs incurred in replacement.
