“Adhered Manufactured Stone Veneer – Code Requirements and Detail Practices”
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Description - This presentation reviews the key components of adhered manufactured stone veneer (MSV) systems, minimum building code requirements and ASTM standards governing manufactured stone and its installation, and industry recommendations addressing gaps not covered by existing building code requirements.

Learning Objectives -

• Understand the MSV system and its components.

• Know material and property requirements for manufactured stone units contained in the building code.

• Learn detailing and installation practices for manufactured stone for performance and durability

• Know code requirements and ASTM standards applicable to MSV systems.

Alex Gillespie, Creative Mines LLC

Alex has been working in the building industry for over 30 years, beginning with his families building company in Washington State. He has worked in many roles including sales, installation and distribution of a wide range of building materials and has been in masonry systems for the last 8 years. He lives in Snohomish Washington with his wife and three daughters, he enjoys gardening, cooking and winemaking.