How to Install Stone Veneer - Kodiak Mountain Stone: Installation Video

This video is about installing Kodiak Mountain Stone manufactured stone, thin brick, brick and block

Stone Application
Setting Sone in Mortar

STEP 1: Completely cover the back of the stone with mortar, at least
½ inch thick, and press the stone firmly into the scratch coat to ensure
a good bond. Press hard enough to squeeze out a little mortar around
the edges of the stone. Make sure you have complete coverage
between the mortar bed and the surface of the stone.
STEP 2: Corner pieces should be installed first. Alternate the long and
short legs of the corner pieces in opposite directions.
STEP 3: After the corner pieces are installed, apply flat pieces starting
at the outside working toward the center of the wall.
STEP 4: Cutting and Trimming.
Use the edge of a trowel, nippers, or a circular saw with an abrasive
blade to cut and shape stones. If necessary, broken stones can
be trimmed and shaped to fill in any gaps. For the most attractive
finished appearance, coat with mortar any cut or broken edges. Also,
try to place cut edges up when they are above eye level and down
when they are below eye level.
STEP 5: Grouting Joints.
In applications where a mortar joint is used, fill in the joints with a
mortar bag, taking care to avoid getting mortar on the stonesʼ surface.
Joints should be 1/2" to get the most natural look. Any accidental
smears can be removed with a whisk broom after the mortar is crumbly.
Never use a wet brush, wire brush, acid or acid-based product to
clean the stone.
STEP 6: Finishing Joints.
Proper jointing gives your project an appealing and professional finish.
Before finishing, allow mortar joints to become firm (approximately
30-60 minutes), then point them up with a jointing tool. Weather
conditions and the type of surface both influence drying time.
STEP 7: Brush Joints. Remove excess mortar then firmly compress
and seal the edges around the stones. Brush stones and joints with a
dry whisk broom to finish and clean the project.
Mortarless (Dry Stack) Application.
In dry stack application where no mortar joints are used, add a
bonding agent to the mortar mix and seal the finished project with a
breathable (non-film-forming) sealer. Install from the bottom up and
keep joints as level as possible.
Cleaning and Sealing.
Clean Veneerstone by Tejas with a soft bristle brush and water.
If stained with mineral deposits or efflorescence, stone may be
cleaned with a diluted household vinegar solution (7 parts water,
1 part vinegar). Rinse thoroughly with clean water after cleaning.
Do not use wire brushes or acid to clean Veneerstone.
Seal Veneerstone in dry-stacked applications or in harsh
environments with a breathable, non-film forming masonry sealer.

Victoria Park students gets hands-on work experience
through CHBA
Lethbridge Herald
By Dave Sulz
July 17, 2013
The second session of in-depth hands-on work experience program designed by the
CHBA for students at Victoria Park High School was held May 23.
This session was held at Kodiak Mountain Stone and owner Jeff Heggie welcomed the
students with enthusiasm and had his shop set up in work stations where students had
the pleasure of learning from Cayle Roszell, a journeyman from RR Masonry
demonstrating the art of installing manufactured stone, natural stone, brick and concrete
block. Students were able to apply what they had learned and get a feel for the trade of
masonry. In addition to the hands-on aspect, Heggie was there to describe the business
side of Kodiak Mountain Stone; the production facility and how products are made.
"The experience with Kodiak Mountain Stone was fabulous!" remarked Tom Kocken,
Victoria Park CTS instructor. "The students could not get over the amount of effort a
company would make for them. Each student wore their T-shirt proudly and were visibly
appreciative for the experience."
The focus of this program is to expose youth to a variety of trades they might not have
otherwise thought of. The Lethbridge area has a strong economy despite instability in
other areas so it is crucial to have a new generation of individuals excited and ready to
work toward building our communities.