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1 In the stone">stone industry it is understood that in the process of fabricating, shipping, and erection stone">stone panel damage and/or breakage may occur. It is an accepted practice to repair damaged stone">stone within certain limitations. In addition, cracks and/or breakage sometimes develop - or may be discovered - after the stone">stone has been installed. It is the accepted practice to repair such stone">stones under the supervision of an experienced and responsible stone">stone expert. Such repair work should be done by qualified mechanics who have been instructed in the proper procedure, usage of specified materials, and recommended methods. 2 What cannot be repaired. Any stone">stone that has a crack, chips or break that compromises or in any way affects the structural integrity or the structural anchorage of the unit to the backup is NOT to be repaired - but is to be replaced. 3 What can be repaired. Damaged stone">stone that is determined to be repairable by an expert may be repaired by one of the following methods: Patching: for breaks less than 3/4" in depth. 4 Patching This is a process where chipped or broken out areas of stone">stone are repaired by patching the void with an epoxy mortar mix. This method is used where the broken off pieces of stone">stone are either not available and/or the size of the chipped area is under 3/4" in depth (see SK #1) |
Stone Repair (1~4)