Ply Gem Introduces True Stack Modular Stone To Produce Rustic, Dry Stack Style

CARY, N.C. -- Newly introduced for 2012, Ply Gem Stone True Stack allows for clean and simple installation, ideal for those looking for a time saving solution that achieves a detailed stacked stone look. This is the first modular stone product offered by Ply Gem Stone, manufacturer of stone and brick veneer products.

With rectangular pieces that come in three different lengths and fit tightly together, Ply Gem Stone True Stack cuts installation time drastically and provide a unique face texture from stone to stone. The pieces are 9, 13, and 18-inches long, with matching corner stones, ensuring diversity in the application design. When compared to traditional single stone application with individual pieces and irregular shapes, the stacked stone shapes of True Stack are molded into the face of an average of 2-inch thick by 4-inch width blocks to make installation faster and easier.

On the back of the stone, a 1/4-inch groove creates a clean 1/2-inch gap when the stones are laid together, making it easy to fill and blend mortar. The groove and gap form a tight fit for virtually seamless lines between the rectangular pieces. When assembled, Ply Gem Stone True Stack offers the aesthetics of individual and beautifully dry stacked stones, ideal for accents to traditional Craftsman and Prairie architectural home styles, as well as modern designs.

"Whether you are a seasoned commercial architect or a masonry newcomer, we designed Ply Gem Stone True Stack as a solution to help any customer looking for a simpler, quicker stone veneer installation method," said Jerry Blais, vice president, marketing, Ply Gem siding group.

The product is available in seven color profiles, six palettes new to the Ply Gem Stone product offering, including Sonoma, Calgary, Cambria, Shenandoah, Tuscarora, Arkose and Flint. These earth tone, light and gray color profiles offer the beautiful appearance of natural stacked stone. With the exception of Shenandoah, the colors are exclusive to the True Stack product.

"Due to the efficient method of installation and time-saving application, especially on larger surfaces, modular stone installation is rapidly gaining popularity in commercial construction," said Blais.

Beyond commercial, Ply Gem Stone True Stack can be used for residential projects through a variety of applications including exterior cladding, interior walls and interior fireplaces.

In addition to True Stack, Ply Gem Stone offers a broad assortment of manufactured stone and brick veneers in nine styles with many color options.

Made from real stone casts, but about half the weight, Ply Gem Stone products can be combined with Ply Gem siding and window products for a mixed material look through The Designed Exterior by Ply Gem. On http://www.designedexterior.com, builders, contractors, architects and homeowners can find inspirational visuals for architecturally-inspired stone veneer applications.

All Ply Gem Stone styles are National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Research Center Green Approved for specific green practice criteria in the National Green Building Standard(TM) such as no on-site finish and termite resistance. Green Approved products can be used by builders to earn points toward the National Green Building Certification to the Standard. Ply Gem is a member of NAHB.

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Ply Gem Introduces True Stack Modular Stone To Produce Rustic, Dry Stack Style