The document discusses historic New England fieldstone and provides 10 reasons to use it. It describes the stone's properties including its reclaimed nature, environmental friendliness, durability, and aged patina. Installation instructions and packaging details are also included.

1. Historic New England Fieldstone
By: Stoneyard.com

2. Ten Reasons to Use
Historic New England Fieldstone
1. Real reclaimed stone, from New England stonewalls
2. Each project a unique work of art - no repeating patterns
3. “Green,” environmentally friendly, freeze/thaw tested
4. Lightweight yet durable, dense quartzitic stone
5. Impressive in any design setting, from colonial to contemporary
6. Vibrant earth-tone colors and shades
7. Historic, 150-year-old patina, aged above ground
8. Available as thin or full thickness Veneer
9. Affordable both for residential and commercial projects
10. In stock at select building supply and stone dealers
NEW ENGLAND FIELDSTONE ASTM DATA: Average results for tests C-170, C-99, C-97, and C-90
Water Density Specific Compressive Compressive Modulus of Modulus of Thickness
Absorption % (lbs/cu ft) Gravity Strength Strength Rupture Rupture (inches)
Perpendicular Parallel Perpendicular Parallel
0.54 153 2.46 19,958 psi 17,307 psi 1,854 psi 2,692 psi 0.5-1.75 or 3.0-6.0
Ledgestone
Ledgestone Thin Veneer Building Veneer
Part # VTLF VNLF
Type Flats/Corners Regular
Height 1.0 – 4.0 inch 1.0 – 4.0 inch
Thickness 0.5 – 1.75 inch 3.0 – 6.0 inch
Weight Less than 14 lbs/SF 57 lbs/SF (35 SF/ton)
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3. Sq & Rec
Square & Rec Thin Veneer Building Veneer
Part # VTDF VNDF
Type Flats/Corners Small, Regular, Large
Facing Area 0.25 – 1.25 SF 0.25 – 2.5 SF
Thickness 0.5 – 1.75 inch 3.0 – 6.0 inch
Weight Less than 14 lbs/SF 57 lbs/SF (35 SF/ton)
Mosaic
Mosaic Thin Veneer Building Veneer
Part # VTMF VNMF
Type Flats/Corners Regular, Large
Facing Area 0.25 – 1.25 SF 0.5 – 5.0 SF
Thickness 0.5 – 1.75 inch 3.0 – 6.0 inch
Weight Less than 14 lbs/SF 57 lbs/SF (35 SF/ton)
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4. Round
Round Thin Veneer Building Veneer
Part # VTRF VNRF
Type Flats/Corners Small, Regular, Large
Facing Area 0.25 – 1.25 SF 0.05 – 2.5 SF
Thickness 0.5 – 1.75 inch 3.0 – 6.0 inch
Weight Less than 14 lbs/SF 57 lbs/SF (35 SF/ton)
Ashlar
Ashlar Thin Veneer Building Veneer
Part # VTRF VNRF
Type Flats/Corners Large
Height 3.0 – 8.0 inch 3.0 – 8.0 inch
Thickness 0.5 – 1.75 inch 3.0 – 6.0 inch
Weight Less than 14 lbs/SF 57 lbs/SF (35 SF/ton)
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5. Installation Instructions
Buiilldiing Veneer
Bu d ng Veneer Thiin Veneer
Th n Veneer
Copyright © Masonry Technology Incorporated,
6/2007, All Rights Reserved.
Step 1: Install moisture control system
(Sure CavityTM)
Step 2: Install metal lath
Ledgestone Thin Veneer Installation
Private Residence, Illinois
I. Stone Cavity WeepTM Installation
1. Place weep on flashing ½” from
back with legs extending out
from face of wall.
2. Place mortar on weep & install
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stone veneer 6/2007, All Rights Reserved.
3. Break off legs at face of wall by Step 3: Apply scratch coat using type N
scoring and pushing down or S masonry cement
4. Finish Jointing and brush clean
II. Sure CavityTM Installation
1. Place sure cavity ¼” off of
flashing with spun fabric facing
out. Overlap stone cavity weep
by 2”
2. Bottom of Sure CavityTM (2”
spun fabric) should overlap top
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of previously installed Sure 6/2007, All Rights Reserved.
CavityTM Mosaic and Round Thin Veneer
Boathouse, New Hampshire - in progress shot Step 4: Apply New England Fielstone
Thin Veneer
www.mtidry.com Step 5: Grout the joints
Packaging
Building Veneer Thin Veneer – Boxes Thin Veneer – Crate Thin Veneer – Pallet
Approx. 1.5 ton Flats: 5 SF/box Flats: 168 SF/crate, Flats: 150 SF/pallet
(50 SF) pallet Corners: 5 LF/box 14 layers of 12 SF
12 boxes/pallet Corners: 150 LF/crate
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6. Authorized Dealer Stoneyard.com
Historic New England Fieldstone
TBVC0109
Phone: 800.231.2200 or 978.742.9800
2 Spectacle Pond Road
Littleton, MA 01460 USA
www.stoneyard.com
Natural stone varies in color, veining, and pattern from piece to piece. Stoneyard.com is not responsible for photos used in color literature, website, or emails
to accurately reflect actual material. Photos are used to create a general idea or feel for the material and cannot be used for color matching.
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