Question: How is Centurion Stone made?
Answer: Centurion Stone is produced from lightweight aggregate, Portland cement, chemical  additives, fly ash and permanent mineral oxide pigments. The pigments are absorbed into the base  mix and become an integral part of the veneer, similar to natural stone. Minimal color changes occur  with the oxide pigments.

Question: What about building code requirements?
Answer: Centurion Stone meets or exceeds the code requirements for ICC ES standards. Numerous  tests were performed on the products to qualify for the AC-51 testing acceptance.

Question: What are the main differences between manufactured stone veneer & natural stones?
Answer: Molds are cast from select pieces of natural stone capturing the details of the stone. The cast  pieces are lighter in weight, which require no support footings, ties or lintels for support.  Manufactured stone veneer can be adhered to surfaces that natural stone installations would be very  costly to achieve. Usually manufactured stone is 30% to 50% of the installed cost of natural stone.

Question: What are the main product features?
Answer:
  Thickness: 1.5″ – 3″
  Weight: 7.5 to 12lbs. per sq. foot
  Packaging: cardboard container
  Sealing of stone: Yes, but not required
  Warranty: Yes, 50 Year Limited



Question: Can Centurion’s stone veneer be used for interior and exterior?
Answer: Yes. Centurion Stone is suitable for both interior & exterior applications.

Question: Can I install Centurion Stone’s stone veneer?
Answer: Yes, with a fundamental understanding of stone masonry work.

Question: Are support footings a requirement:?
Answer: No, the product is adhered to the wall.

Question: Is there a fire rating on Centurion Stone?
Answer: Testing show no signs of product supporting or contributing to flame spread, combustion or  smoke development.

Question: Can Centurion Stone be used on a fireplace front?
Answer: Yes, but not in the fire box area.

Question: Can Centurion Stone be used behind a wood burning stove?
Answer: Yes. The stove manufacturer clearances for combustible wall dimensions must be maintained.

Question: Are there temperature conditions that the stone should be installed within?
Answer: Yes. Cold weather ambient temperature should be 40°F or higher. Hot weather conditions  above 90° should be installed per section 2104.4 of the IBC.