I am working on a prject which the architect has a wall system using thin stone veneer (1" thick) applied to rigid insulation which is screwed over a vapor barrier and exterior gyp board into metal studs. Metal lath and a scratch coat is applied over the rigid insulation to adhere the stone. As anyone used such a system? Any thoughts on transfering the weight of the stone back through the insulation to the metal studs or would the weight be transfered directly down thus requiring a lintel at all openings?
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I would diddo that basically for a quick answer.
However, you can design the system to be carried just fine by the metal studs. In either case, over openings it would be prudent to use a lintel.
I would investigate carefully what the architect has in mind. If he or a proprietor have a system they are willing to warrant and can show you successful examples of it's use, well....
I would be concerned to break ground on a new wall system without some incentive though.
However, you can design the system to be carried just fine by the metal studs. In either case, over openings it would be prudent to use a lintel.
I would investigate carefully what the architect has in mind. If he or a proprietor have a system they are willing to warrant and can show you successful examples of it's use, well....
I would be concerned to break ground on a new wall system without some incentive though.
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