Leaking Adhered Manufactured Stone Destroyed Retail Shopping Center
This commercial shopping center has suffered massive water damage from a failed MSV installation.
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ACMV-Manufactured Stone Veneer- The Next Big Problem in Construction
Updated for 2020! It’s been nearly five years since I wrote this series about the faulty installation of manufactured stone veneers, and the havoc it is causing unsuspecting homeowners. I decided it was time for some new information so I’ve updated things with new images and information. It’s all the rage these days: Fake stone siding, manufactured…
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Leaking Manufactured Stone & Leaking Windows Halt Progress on Custom Built Home
A botched stone veneer install on this new construction home has stopped all progress as the homeowners try to figure out their next move. I travel 600 miles to Arkansas and help solve their problems of poorly installed manufactured stone veneer.
Manufactured Stone Veneer Siding Failure
This 12 year old home suffered catastrophic water damage from their leaking stone veneer.
ACMV Part 3- Wall Details and Drainage
START HERE TO READ THE FIRST POST IN THIS SERIES. THIS WILL HELP YOU BETTER UNDERSTAND THE DETAILS FOR EACH SECTION OF THE ACMV SERIES. As I said before, flat walls are as easy as it gets when it comes to installing manufactured stone. You really have to try to mess up an open wall, but you know…
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ACMV Part 2- Trouble Areas Around Windows & Doors
In this section, I break down the flashing details on windows and doors- the most common failure points for stone veneer installation.