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Timeless Beauty Natural Stone has a place in history where the past is always present. Natural Stone Veneers International (NSVI) fabricates natural thin veneer stone for interior and exterior building applications. NSVI has emerged as the leader in the natural stone industry with its diverse natural thin veneer stone products, distribution and marketing. Designing with Natural Stone Volume 4 is a compilation of over fifty product lines quarried from around the world. These collections expand and complement structural dimension with a diversity of color and texture. Many variations on how Natural Stone Veneers can be the crowning achievement to any construction endeavor are depicted in project photos throughout this catalog. New products and a complete photo gallery can be found online. Canyon Creek Trade Affiliations: Member 1 CEU HSW Credit NSVI Collections Biltmore Collection... 4-7 Tuscan Collection... 8-11 Mosaic Collection... 12-15 Fieldstone Collection... 16-19 Ledgestone Collection... 20-22 Dimensional Ledgestone... 23-25 Dimensional Collection... 26-29 Old World Collection... 30 Stone Jewel Collection... 31 Traditional Collection... 32-33 NSVI Blends... 34-35 Outdoor Kitchens... 36-37 Patio Fireplaces... 38 Accessories & Installation... 39 Hudson Ledgestone View photo galleries online at... nsvi.com Natural Durable Beautiful MADE IN THE U.S.A. Litchfield 3

B iltmorec ollection Bradford Camelback Canyon Creek 4 Yukon Canyon Creek

Bradford Hoefer Wysocki Architects 5

Bradford Camelback 6

Canyon Creek Yukon Davenport Architecture + Design, Inc 7

TuscanC ollection Sydney 8 Sydney Concord S teeped in history and enduring charm, the Tuscan Collection draws countless admirers, and is a favorite among those seeking the perfect look for their dream home. The Tuscan Collection can be applied with two different mortar joint finishes a traditional grout finish and an overgrout finish (for an old world look).

Chardonnay Keywest Palmer Chardonnay 9

Concord 10

Palmer Sydney 11

Bluewater Bluewater 12

M osaicc ollection Bluewater Bridgewater Litchfield R ich in texture, the irregular shapes in our Mosaic Collection consist of soothing earthtones, blues and grays. Stones are provided in random sizes up to 16" across. Farmington Bridgewater Litchfield 13

Litchfield Quisenberry Arcari Architects 14

Bluewater Bridgewater Powell Dudley Frith Architects 15

Aspen Steven D. Pults, AIA & Associates, LLP 16

F ieldstonec ollection Aspen Cobblestone Cobblestone New England Fieldstone N aturally rough-hewn fieldstone is collected from its original geological deposits and transposed to its new architectural element. New England Fieldstone Split Fieldstone 17

Aspen Steven D. Pults, AIA & Associates, LLP Split Fieldstone Schroeder & Holt Architects 18

New England Fieldstone 19

Hudson Ledgestone 20

LedgestoneC ollection...there s a consistency in the stone that allows us to write a spec and not have to spend a lot of time tracking things down... we don t have to go out to the quarry or to the supplier to make sure it s the right stone. ~ Mark Knauer, architect Diamond Ridge Hudson Ledgestone Virginia Ledgestone Virginia Ledgestone Silver Ledgestone 21

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D imensionalledgestonec ollection Bronze Ledgestone Colonial Builders, LLC D imensional Ledgestone is a contemporary collection of quartzitic sandstone portraying clean lines and uniformity. These products are sawn to a single height with squared ends and designed for tight fit (dry stacked), rapid installation. Bronze Ledgestone Bronze Ledgestone Platinum Ledgestone 23

Bronze Ledgestone Bronze Ledgestone 24 Platinum Ledgestone

Bronze Ledgestone Bronze Ledgestone 25

D imensionalc ollection Cambria Carleton Cedar Cambria Creek Olympia 26 Lakewood Madison Cedar Creek

Santa Barbara Olympia Pine Creek San Lucas Santa Barbara Sutton Woodbury 27

...Natural Stone s varied texture and range of colors made it a perfect fit for the long, sweeping walls that form the base of the (Hubbell) building... additionally, the stone veneer products used on the building were the most cost-effective material to achieve the client s goal... ~ KJ Jackobs, AIA, LEED AP, architect Pine Creek Cedar Creek 28

...aesthetics, good design of shapes with natural color that worked for our architectural appearance; durablity due to color that doesn t wash-off ; and large variety of stone choices that resulted in a pleasing coordinated combination used on site. ~ Carolyn Young, World Premier Investments owner, Grand Plaza Mall Developer Olympia 29

O ldw orldc ollection Glenwood Glenwood Overgrout Glenwood Prescott T he Old World Collection yields a rustic feathered finish. It lends a solid and grounded feel while utilizing a rhythmic, flowing pattern to add softness yet interest to the finished project. 30 Santa Cruz Riverton

S tonej ewelc ollection S tone Jewel is a dimensional interior and exterior product. It can be installed both vertically and horizontally. Its versatility can be seen on the photos below. Kingston Windsor Windsor Kingston 31

Shady Canyon Binder Ghidorzi Architectural Services 32

T raditionalc ollection Belmont Shady Canyon Chandler Columbia Fairmont Shady Canyon Sonoma Westminster Westwood 33

N SVIB lends B lending product lines is a great way to bring individuality to a project. From traditional design elegance to contemporary style, the enduring beauty of our natural stone blends and accents perfectly inside and out. The unique properties of our natural stone veneers allow them to be the ideal design concept for your architectural application. Color, texture and durability of real stone without the weight no extra footings necessary. Bradford /Westwood Aspen /Concord /Sydney 34 Silver Ledgestone/Keywest

Aspen /Concord /Sydney I wanted to replicate old Italian architecture as well as the idea that additions had been added throughout the years. To do that, I chose NSVI due to their wide variety of color and textures to ensure my vision could be a reality. ~ Jim Sykes, homeowner Aspen /Palmer Kingston Floor 35

O utdoork itchens Concord Santa Barbara 36

Aspen Concord 37

Voted Top New Product for 2011 by Aspen / Palmer Blend NSVI Three-Piece Masonry Patio Fireplace 36" & 42" Available Shown in Canyon Creek Patent Pending This new and innovative design has several great benefits: Fireplace assembles in about an hour. Pre-clad in a wide variety of natural thin stones. Minimal disruption to existing landscape. Ships anywhere. The NSVI Masonry Patio Fireplace is available in over 50 different colors of natural thin stone installed at our factory. When it arrives at your site, the 3-piece system is easy to assemble. A reinforced concrete slab must be in place 48 hours prior to installation. Simply set the firebox in place followed by the smoke chamber and chimney using the bonding cement provided. 38

A ccessories,packaging &I nstallation Accessories Trimstone Hearthstone Keystone 8" 20" 10" Installation Instructions Installation guides, videos, cleaning instructions and corner installation for Virginia Ledgestone and Hudson Ledgestone can be downloaded from our website in PDF format. We also offer a 10-Step Video Tutorial showing the application of our natural stone veneers. nsvi.com/installation_instructions.html 6" 20" 6" 1" thickness for all. Accessories available in three colors. Cream Golden Buff Indiana Rock Grey Rockface Sill Desert Rock Split Face Sill 48" 2H" 2¼" Design & Detail Recommendations Information on the proper design and detail of the backup structures and other design information for NSVI stone can be found in the 2011 Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (TMS 402-11/ ACI 530-11/ASCE 5-11). Detail Drawings Detailed drawings for Natural Stone Veneer application on a variety of surfaces can be found at: nsvi. com/architectural_specs.iml 2¼" 48" Flat and Corner Packaging 2H" FLATS: Up to 10 Sq. Ft. per Box Up to 100 Sq. Ft. per Crate Up to 180 Sq. Ft. per Crate Corners: Up to 10 Lineal Feet per Box Up to 100 Lineal Feet per Crate Ledgestone Collection is packaged for tight fit installation. All other collections packaged using a 1/2" mortar joint. NSVI recommends a thin set mortar meeting ANSI 118.4 on any exterior tight fitted joint installation. Images shown in this catalog are intended to be as accurate as depictions of color and texture can be on the printed page. Because NSVI produces a natural stone product, shades may vary. For best results of color and texture, work from as many packages as possible. Stone Veneer on Wood Framing Window Sill - Concrete Masonry Backup 39