Hillcrest Stone

Hillcrest Stone

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About Hillcrest Stone

About Hillcrest Stone

Hillcrest™ Stone thin stone veneer from Echelon’s Artisan Masonry Veneers® line boasts an aesthetically-pleasing modular system that emulates stacked stone.

These manufactured stone veneers are designed to fit with tight dimensional tolerance, reducing installation time. This lightweight manufactured stone masonry maximizes aesthetics and performance while minimizing installation time and cost.

Product Details

Product Details

  • Stacked-stone aesthetic
  • Integrated color throughout each unit
  • Non-load bearing applications, no footing required
  • Ideal for both interior and exterior applications
  • Tight dimensional tolerance
  • Fast installation
Specs, SDS, and Resources

Specs, SDS, and Resources

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Shapes and Sizes

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Modular system designed to fit with tight dimensional tolerances.

Heights: 2, 3, 4 & 6 inches
Lengths: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 & 20 inches
Thickness: 1 5/8” - 1 1/8”
Pallet: 105 sq.ft., 10 layers/pallet, 10.5 sq. ft./layer

Continuing Education

Continue to develop your skill set and learn about the latest innovations in your field while earning CEU credits for Masonry & Architecture

Lunch and Learn

Masonry and Leed v4.1 (LU/HSW)

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Masonry and Leed v4.1 (LU/HSW)

CEU Credits: 1 LU 

Sustainable design and green building are ever-evolving, with the latest version, LEED v4.1 introduced in 2019. 

This course will explore the latest modifications to the LEED standard, with a particular emphasis on masonry compliance and contribution. Developed by LEED expert Christine A. Subasic, P.E., LEED A.P., the course will introduce attendees to sustainable design and provide an overview of the LEED Rating System, and its credit categories, with a particular emphasis on Materials and Resources, as well as covering criteria and considerations used in selecting masonry products for LEED projects.

After completing this course, attendees will be able to: 
Understand the changes in the Materials and Resources credit category in LEED v4. 
Identify elements of sustainable design that are not always part of green building rating systems. 
Provide an overview of the LEED v4.1 BD+C New Construction Rating System. 
Explain sustainable design strategies and LEED strategies that utilize masonry.
 
This course is applicable to all masonry products.
 
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Enhancements to Manufactured Stone Veneers (LU)

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Enhancements to Manufactured Stone Veneers (LU)
 
CEU Credits: 1 LU | HSW

Manufactured stone veneers have come a long way since their introduction, with modern versions delivering the high performance and timeless aesthetics of natural stone at a fraction of the cost.

This presentation reviews the rising trend and use of manufactured stone veneers (MSV) and advancements in the manufacturing process which make new veneers more durable, easier to install and more aesthetically pleasing and delivers the natural aesthetic of real stone.

After completing this course, attendees will be able to: 
Define the difference between the dry and wet cast, as well as lighting and full-depth veneers in terms of aesthetics, cost considerations, ease of installation and maintenance. 
Describe veneer installation procedures that ensure moisture control and a long building life with minimal maintenance. 
Educate peers on how veneers contribute to a building’s durability and integrity. 
Effectively specify and detail well-constructed masonry veneer.
 
This course is applicable to all veneer product lines.
 
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Design Tactics for Masonry Stone Products (LU/HSW)

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Design Tactics for Masonry Stone Products (LU/HSW)
CEU Credits: 1 LU | HSW

The choice of concrete masonry in a building’s envelope provides a durable and permanent material that will last the life of the building. This program will discuss new masonry and stone products in the market, including large veneer and design options to meet today's trending aesthetic demands.

The specification of concrete masonry in a building’s envelope provides durable and permanent protection from moisture, impact, and fire. It also provides a timeless aesthetic.

This course will discuss new masonry and stone products in the market, including oversized veneers and design options to meet today's trending aesthetic demands. Proper detailing procedures that must be followed for effective moisture prevention and crack control will be expanded in detail.

After completing this course, attendees will be able to: 
Demonstrate proper detailing methods and procedures for moisture prevention. 
Describe sustainable design options in specifying large masonry veneers. 
Understand differences between wet cast and dry cast large masonry veneer units.
 
This course is applicable to Astra-Glaze-SW+® glazed masonry units.
 
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Technical Data

ASTM C170 Compressive Strength Average 5,000 PSI
ASTM C140 Density Average 104.5 lbs/ft3 (Less than 15 lbs/ft2)
ASTM C140 Absorption Average 5.9%
ASTM C666 Freeze Thaw Resistance Less than 3% loss

ASTM C90-11B Standard Specifications for Load Bearing Concrete Masonry Units