Stone veneer: support, drainage and attachment

Distinguish masonry, adhered veneer and evaluated mechanical systems; coordinate support, drainage, flashing, corrosion and freeze-thaw.

VERT / GREEN = documenter/entretenir · JAUNE / YELLOW = vérifier avant travaux · ROUGE / RED = arrêter le DIY et faire valider.

Exact product/system unknown
Identify system and compliance evidence before choosing details. Drainage behind veneer absent/unknown
Verify drainage/drying strategy and flashing. Veneer added to unverified support
Verify load, attachment and substrate compatibility. Evaluated system/details retained
Archive evaluation number and installation manual.

What the professional checks

Verify system, support and compliance
Coordinate drainage, flashing and attachment

Official sources

CNRC/CCMC — exemple de placage évalué CNRC — Guide Partie 9

Checked: 2026-08-22

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