SILVERMINE Stone Pillar Kits Instructions

SILVERMINE Stone Pillar Kits

Pillar Kits Instructions

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The First Brand of Mortarless Stone Veneer

Pillar Kit Includes

Pillar Frame Kit

1. Right Side Panel
2. Left Side Panel
3. Back Side Panel
4. Upper Front Panel
5. Lower Front Panel
6. Stainless Steel Frame Assembly Screws Top Frame Plate
7. Silvermine Stone Fasteners

• Pillar Cap
• Pre-Cut Pillar Stones

36â Pillar Kit …………………….3 boxes

48â Pillar Kit …………………….4 boxes

Tools Needed (not included)

ASSEMBLE THE FRAME

NEEDED ITEMS FOR THIS STEP

STEP-BY-STEP

• ATTACH – Back Panel to Right Side Panel using (5) stainless steel screws
• ATTACH – Left Side Panel to Back Panel using (5) stainless steel screws
• ATTACH – Long Front Side Panel to the TOP of Left Side Panel using (3) stainless steel screws
• ATTACH – Long Front Side Panel to the TOP of Right Side Panel using (3) stainless steel screw
• Insert top plate onto assembled frame sides

MOUNTING THE FRAME

NEEDED ITEMS FOR THIS STEP

STEP-BY-STEP

• Set assembled pillar frame in place with the 2×4 base blocks on the bottom
• Use Level (not included) to ensure frame is plumb – Shim if necessary
• Attach mounting blocks to your base with appropriate mounting hardware (not included) (See local building codes)
• Attached short, front panel to pillar frame using stainless steel screws to fully enclose it

ATTACHING THE FIRST COURSE OF STONE

NEEDED ITEMS FOR THIS STEP

• Use a temporary support (1/2” wood piece or similar material – not included) to support first course of pillar stone and keep it level with the bottom edge of the pillar frame.
• Attach Pillar Stone to Pillar Frame with Silvermine Stone Fastener
  • Use 2 screws per panel
  • Place screw 3/4” – 1” above pillar stone and 1” from the edge, into the metal flashing.
  • Use Level
• Repeat Step 3B for the remaining bottom course of pillar stones

TIP: Be sure to use your level! The first row sets the stage for the remaining stone layers – so be diligent on making sure this row is level .

BUILDING UP YOUR STONE PILLAR

NEEDED ITEMS FOR THIS STEP

• Remove temporary support

• Repeat Step 3B for each course of stone*

  • Make sure that each stone is firmly in contact with the stone below it When ONE COURSE of stone remains to have adhered…

• Bend metal flashing horizontally

• Install the last course of pillar stone by attaching the (now horizontal) flashing to the top of the pillar frame
  NOTE: Each piece of flashing should have 2 screws – but as panels overlap, it is okay to use one screw to hold multiple pieces

• Using a bead of construction adhesive (not included), install the pillar cap to the top of your built pillar structure

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