Weight |
—Approximately 8 to 12 pounds per square foot. Weight varies with thickness. |
Thickness |
—Average thickness is approximately 1 3/4″. Thickness varies depending on choice of texture. |
Maintenance |
—Wash when needed. Do not use acids, high-pressure water or hard abrasives. |
Testing results |
—See table below: (Download entire test report here) |
Test |
Specimen Type |
Summary of Results |
Test Data |
Remarks |
Equilibrium Density |
Cylinders
(6″ x 12″) |
Average = 91.19 lb/ft³ |
*Table 4 of Section 5 |
Equilibrium Density was determined by measurement in accordance with ASTM C 567. |
Weight |
Equilibrium Density and Absorption Specimens |
Average = 13.1 lb/ft² |
*Section 6 |
The saturated weight test results demonstrated that the mix design meets the requirement of AC51 Section 3.1.2. |
Compressive Strength |
Cylinders (4″ x 8″) |
Average = 3,494 psi |
*Table 5 of Section 7 |
The compressive strength test results demonstrate that the mix design meets the requirement of AC51 Section 3.1.3.1 |
Tensile Strength |
Briquets |
Average = 434 psi |
*Table 6 of Section 8 |
The tensile strength test results demonstrate that the mix design meets the requirement of AC51 Section 3.1.3.2 |
Flexural Strength |
Prisms
(1.57″ x 1.57″ x 6.30″) |
Average = 735 psi |
*Table 7 of Section 9 |
The flexural strength test results demonstrate that the mix design meets the requirement of AC51 Section 3.1.3.3 |
Shear Bond Strength |
Veneer Stone (Ready Stack) / N Mortar / Plaster Backing |
Average = 143 psi |
*Table 8 of Section 10 |
The shear bond strength test results demonstrate that the bond strength between the veneer unit, the mortar setting bed and the backing meet the requirements of AC51 Section 3.1.3.4. |
Absorption |
Pieces of Broken Veneer Stone (Frontier Ledge) |
Average = 21.85% |
*Table 9 of section 11 |
The absorption results demonstrate that the specimens meet the requirements of AC51 Table 2. |
Freeze Thaw Test |
Veneer Stone
(Frontier Ledge) |
No Breakage or Disintegration. Max Weight change = 1.38% |
*Table 10 of Section 12 |
The freeze thaw test results demonstrate that the veneer stones meet the requirements of AC51 Section 4.2. |
* REFERS TO ICC PRECAST STONE VENEER QUALIFICATION TEST PROGRAM REPORT
NOTE: Colors may vary slightly from pictures on this website. We suggest looking at a sample prior to making your final selection.
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