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CASTIA STONE

CASTIA STONEPRESENTATION OVERVIEW

• DKI Company History

• Common Moisture Problems

• Castia Stone System

• Products

• Design and Installation

• Project Showcase

COMPANY HISTORY

• DKI, Inc. established in 1989• Manufactures high quality cast stone and

Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) products

• Consultants, project managers, artisans, mold makers and engineers

• Members of the Cast Stone Institute and PCI Certified

COMMON MOISTURE PROBLEMS

•Majority of construction defect claims in past 5 years related to moisture issues

•Siding materials are porous

•Moisture causes dry rot, mold - deteriorates structural materials

•Traditional manufactured stone veneers have absorptions in excess of 25% - mortar traps additional moisture

CASTIA STONE ADVANTAGES

• Rainscreen technology - 1/2” airspace

• Mortarless system

• Each joint considered an expansion joint

• Durable concrete material

• No special footings or foundation required

• Integral color throughout

CASTIA STONE ADVANTAGES

• Environmentally friendly

• Variety of moldings

• Custom colors available

• Increases property value

• Design flexibility

CASTIA STONE SYSTEM

• Built-in bracket provides a ½” airspace between the back of the siding and the face of the substrate

• Provides continuous air flow and active drainage channel

• A siding material that fastens directly to the protected substrate

CASTIA STONE SYSTEM

• Airspace promotes rapid drying

• Essential for areas of that experience hurricanes, tropical storms, or high humidity

• Can be installed interior or exterior

½” airspace

PRODUCTS

CASTIA SLATE TILES

CASTIA FLAT TILES

CASTIA RANDOM CHISELED STONE

CASTIA CLASSIC CHISELED STONE

CASTIA STONE MOLDINGS & DETAILS

CASTIA STONE MOLDINGS & DETAILS

CASTIA STONE MOLDINGS & DETAILS

CASTIA STONE MOLDINGS & DETAILS

CASTIA STONE MOLDINGS & DETAILS

DESIGN & INSTALLATION

CASTIA STONE DESIGN SERVICES

• Design services are available

• Includes:– Building rendering with

Castia Stone products– Product call outs– Installation pattern– Take off quantity

estimates

Hammer Stapler7 1/4” Circular Saw (Makita)7” Diamond Dry-cut blade4” GrinderTape Measure & Pencil48”x24” working tableSmall Cordless Drill4” Stiff Paint BrushCaulking Gun and ToolingToolsSmall Hammer Drill3’ LevelTorpedo LevelChalk LineTin SnipsHammerUtility KnifeLaser LevelExtension Cords & Pig TailSafety GlassesDust Mask & Ear Protection

INSTALLATION TOOLS

INSTALLATION PROCESS

• Castia Stone is installed over a proper vapor barrier

• Pieces are individually screwed to the substrate

• Joints are caulked with a polyurethane caulking

• Sand is brushed over caulked joints to create a mortared look

Installation pattern depends on client’s selection and product

INSTALLATION PROCESS

Castia Chiseled Stone Patterns

RANDOM PATTERN

CLASSIC PATTERN

INSTALLATION PROCESS

Castia Slate Pattern

INSTALLATION PROCESS

Follow Recommended Pattern Details

PROJECT SHOWCASE

THANK YOU!THANK YOU!

Rich JohansenDavid Kucera, Inc.

24 Steves LaneGardiner, NY 12525-5319www.davidkucerainc.com

rjohansen@davidkucerainc.com