East West Stone

Modular Ledgestone Column Installation / Assembly

Before starting the installation of your Modular Ledgestone Columns, refer to your local building code to ensure that your project complies with all construction requirements.

1. Dig a footing for each column according to code.

2. Pour the concrete footing and level flat with a masonry trowel (insert steel rebar according to code). Allow concrete to set up and dry for twenty four hours before continuing to step #3.

3. Apply mortar to the area on top of the concrete footing where the column will be located. Set the first section of your Modular Ledgestone Column on top of the mortar making sure that the column section is level. This will be the first course.

4. Stack the next column section (second course) on top of the first course. To ensure a close, stone to stone fit between each column section, a light grinding of both the top and bottom may be required. Coat (parge) the inside joint of the column section with mortar to prevent water seepage when grouting. Repeat step #4 for each section.

5. DO NOT APPLY MORTAR to the surface of the column where the next column section will be placed.

6. Stack the Modular Ledgestone Column sections to your desired height.

7. Fill (grout) the space inside the column with concrete, adding steel rebar according to code.

8. Finish column by setting a matching 21" x 21" x 2" column cap on a 1/2" bed of mortar.