{"id":6215,"date":"2026-10-26T16:12:48","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T16:12:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jmsdecor.com\/flexible-stone-veneer-submittal-package\/"},"modified":"2026-10-26T16:12:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T16:12:48","slug":"flexible-stone-veneer-submittal-package","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jmsdecor.com\/fr\/flexible-stone-veneer-submittal-package\/","title":{"rendered":"Flexible Stone Veneer Submittal Package: What Architects and GCs Need"},"content":{"rendered":"

A submittal package for flexible stone veneer has one job: let the architect and the general contractor approve the product, the substrate, and the installation before material is ordered. Generic construction submittal templates miss the documents that decide approval on this product \u2014 a batch-specific COA, a fire report that matches the tested product, a first-article sample, and an installation manual that covers adhesive and joints. The result is a review cycle that stalls on questions the package should have answered. This guide gives an eight-part package, the transmittal table, and the points a reviewer will test. Use it whether you are the distributor submitting or the contractor reviewing.<\/p>\n

What should the submittal cover sheet say?<\/h2>\n

The cover sheet is not a title page; it is the index a reviewer uses to decide whether the package is complete. Put the project name and location, the specification section cited in the project manual, the product and manufacturer, the application (interior or exterior), the areas and quantities covered, the submittal type, the revision number and date, and the contacts for the manufacturer, distributor, and installer.<\/p>\n

Add a deviations line. List every exception, substitution, or item that needs architect or engineer direction: a different thickness band, a custom color, a substrate that is not in the standard detail, a joint detail that differs from the project drawing. A package that hides a deviation gets rejected later, usually after the material is ordered. The deviations line is the cheapest place to have that conversation.<\/p>\n

Keep the language factual. The reviewer is checking whether the product meets the specification, not whether the brochure is persuasive. A cover sheet that says \u201cpremium quality\u201d but omits the tested thickness gives the reviewer nothing to approve.<\/p>\n

Which product data belongs in the package?<\/h2>\n

The product data sheet should describe the exact product, not the product family. For flexible stone veneer, the essentials are the composition (natural stone powder, an inorganic binder system, and a fiberglass mesh reinforcement layer), the thickness band for the pattern, the weight per square metre, the sheet formats, the pattern or color code, the minimum bend radius, the intended interior or exterior use, the substrate requirements, the adhesive system, and the limitations.<\/p>\n

The declared numbers matter because they vary by pattern. Thickness runs from 2 mm to 8 mm depending on the design, and weight runs from 1.5 to 6 kg\/m\u00b2. Standard sheets are 1200 \u00d7 600 mm, with larger formats up to 1200 \u00d7 2900 mm. A generic \u201c2\u20138 mm\u201d statement is not enough for approval; the reviewer needs the band for the pattern being supplied. If the project bends panels around columns or arches, state the minimum radius: about 200 mm for standard patterns, around 300 mm for thick or complex patterns such as Starmoon, and smaller for thin styles such as travertine at roughly 2.5\u20133 mm.<\/p>\n

Custom color is a separate submittal item. Pantone matching and custom pattern development are part of the OEM service, but the approved sample is the reference, not the Pantone number alone. Include the sample approval record and the production batch that will be shipped. The gamme de parements en pierre flexible<\/a> lists the current pattern families and formats; the project data sheet should narrow that to the exact SKU.<\/p>\n

Which test and certification documents should be included?<\/h2>\n

Include the reports, not only the certificates. For the US market, the key document is the ASTM E84 Class A report showing flame spread and smoke developed. Our declared result is Class A with a flame spread of 25 or less. For European projects, include the EN 13501-1 Class A2 report. Both should identify the product, the thickness tested, the test date, and the laboratory. A certificate that says \u201cClass A\u201d without the underlying report tells the reviewer very little.<\/p>\n

Add the management-system and factory documents the project asks for: ISO 9001, ISO 14000, BSCI, and CE. For projects in other regions, regional compliance documents can be provided \u2014 UL and NFPA 285 for North America, EN Euro codes and LEED or BREEAM documentation for Europe, AS 1530.3 and NCC for Australia, and BCA, CIDB, or SNI for Asia-Pacific. Confirm the exact product and assembly before you list them; \u201ccan be provided\u201d is not the same as \u201calready certified for this project\u201d.<\/p>\n

Two distinctions cause most of the confusion in review. First, ASTM E84 is a product test, not an assembly approval. A Class A result on the veneer does not prove that a complete exterior wall assembly meets NFPA 285; that is a separate assembly test, and the project may require it. Second, an evaluation report from a code body is not a laboratory test report. If the specification requires an ICC-ES evaluation report, ask whether one exists for the exact product and scope; do not substitute a report for a different product because the names look similar.<\/p>\n

The ASTM E84 standard itself is a useful reference for the reviewer: the ASTM E84 test method<\/a> defines how the flame spread and smoke values are produced. Include the page or report number in the submittal so the reviewer can match the test to the product.<\/p>\n

How do you prove the batch matches the approved sample?<\/h2>\n

The COA is the bridge between the approved sample and the shipped material, but only if it is batch-specific. A COA describes one production run; it does not bind future runs. The submittal should include the COA for the batch being supplied, with the batch or lot number visible, and the same number should appear on the packing list and on each pallet or crate.<\/p>\n

Pair the COA with a first-article inspection (FAI) record. The FAI sample should come from the production batch, not from a showroom display, and it should record the measurements the project cares about: thickness at several points, weight per square metre, sheet dimensions, pattern code, and a photograph of the back showing the fiberglass mesh. Both parties should retain a signed sample. When the container arrives, the retained sample is the reference for color, relief, and thickness.<\/p>\n

The batch record table below is a simple way to make the link explicit in the submittal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Batch field<\/th>\nWhat to record<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Batch \/ lot number<\/td>\nThe number printed on the COA, packing list, and pallet label<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Production date<\/td>\nThe date the batch was produced, not the ship date<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pattern and color code<\/td>\nLe code approuv\u00e9, correspondant \u00e0 l'\u00e9chantillon FAI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00c9paisseur et poids<\/td>\nValeurs mesur\u00e9es par rapport \u00e0 la bande d\u00e9clar\u00e9e pour le motif<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
R\u00e9f\u00e9rence FAI<\/td>\nL'identifiant de l'\u00e9chantillon sign\u00e9 et son lieu de stockage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Quantit\u00e9 exp\u00e9di\u00e9e<\/td>\nM\u00e8tres carr\u00e9s et nombre de pi\u00e8ces par palette<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Il s'agit de la m\u00eame logique utilis\u00e9e dans le contr\u00f4le de coh\u00e9rence des lots pour une nouvelle commande<\/a>, appliqu\u00e9e au stade de la soumission. Si la soumission ne peut pas identifier le lot, le r\u00e9viseur ne peut pas v\u00e9rifier le mat\u00e9riau par la suite.<\/p>\n

Quels documents d'installation le r\u00e9viseur doit-il recevoir ?<\/h2>\n

Le manuel d'installation doit \u00eatre sp\u00e9cifique au produit et couvrir la pr\u00e9paration du support, l'adh\u00e9sif et la couverture, la m\u00e9thode d'application ou la truelle crant\u00e9e, les d\u00e9tails des joints et des angles, les d\u00e9tails des joints de mouvement, les limites de temp\u00e9rature et de prise en main, ainsi que les instructions de nettoyage et d'entretien. Un guide g\u00e9n\u00e9rique pour parement de pierre qui suppose un lattes et une couche d'accrochage ne remplace pas un manuel pour feuilles flexibles.<\/p>\n

Incluez la vid\u00e9o d'installation si elle est disponible. La vid\u00e9o est utile pour la formation de l'installateur, mais elle ne remplace pas le manuel \u00e9crit ; le r\u00e9viseur a besoin d'un document qui pourra \u00eatre cit\u00e9 dans le cahier des charges et le dossier de maintenance. Incluez \u00e9galement les instructions de stockage et de manutention, car les d\u00e9cisions de stockage sur site ont une incidence sur la correspondance du panneau install\u00e9 avec l'\u00e9chantillon.<\/p>\n

Les guide des erreurs d'installation<\/a> est un bon moyen de v\u00e9rification crois\u00e9e pour le r\u00e9viseur : il liste les d\u00e9faillances qui apparaissent apr\u00e8s la r\u00e9ception, y compris la pr\u00e9paration du support et les d\u00e9tails des joints. Si le d\u00e9tail propos\u00e9 par le projet contredit le manuel, signalez-le dans la ligne des \u00e9carts plut\u00f4t que de le r\u00e9gler sur site.<\/p>\n

What belongs in the sample and mock-up section?<\/h2>\n

Submit a physical sample from the production batch, not a catalog chip. The sample should show the face, the edge, and the back. If the project has multiple patterns or a custom color, submit one sample per pattern and identify each with the pattern code and batch number.<\/p>\n

\"Buyer<\/p>\n

If the specification requires a mock-up, define what it proves: the substrate preparation, the adhesive, the joint width and sealant, the corner detail, and the movement joint. A mock-up that only shows the face is a color sample, not an installation approval. Photograph the mock-up at normal viewing distance and close up, and retain the photographs with the submittal. The mock-up should be built in the same conditions as the production work, not in a factory showroom.<\/p>\n

For a custom color, the approved sample and the mock-up are the two references that survive the project. Keep both, and record where they are stored.<\/p>\n

What should the transmittal table track?<\/h2>\n

Un tableau de transmission transforme un empilement de PDFs en un ensemble exploitable. Le tableau doit lister chaque \u00e9l\u00e9ment, son statut et l\u2019action du r\u00e9viseur. Une structure pratique est :<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\u00c9l\u00e9ment<\/th>\nDocument<\/th>\nStatut<\/th>\nNotes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1<\/td>\nPage de garde et bulletin d\u2019envoi<\/td>\nSoumis<\/td>\nProjet, chapitre des sp\u00e9cifications, r\u00e9vision, d\u00e9viations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nFiche technique produit<\/td>\nSoumis<\/td>\nMotif exact, bande d\u2019\u00e9paisseur, poids, formats<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nCertificat d\u2019analyse par lot<\/td>\nSoumis<\/td>\nLe num\u00e9ro de lot correspond \u00e0 la liste de colisage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nRapport ASTM E84 \/ EN 13501-1<\/td>\nSoumis<\/td>\nProduit et \u00e9paisseur identifi\u00e9s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nCertifications ISO \/ CE \/ BSCI<\/td>\nSoumis<\/td>\nP\u00e9rim\u00e8tre et validit\u00e9 v\u00e9rifi\u00e9s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nEnregistrement d\u2019\u00e9chantillon FAI<\/td>\nSoumis<\/td>\nSigned by both parties<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nInstallation manual and video<\/td>\nSoumis<\/td>\nSubstrate, adhesive, joints, movement joints<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nMock-up record<\/td>\nPending<\/td>\nPhotos and approval signature<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nPackaging and storage instructions<\/td>\nSoumis<\/td>\nPallet, corner protection, moisture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nDeviation list<\/td>\nSoumis<\/td>\nItems requiring architect direction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Status values should be simple: submitted, approved, resubmit, or not applicable. \u201cApproved as noted\u201d is a useful intermediate state because it records the conditions attached to the approval. The reviewer should be able to find any item in the table and go straight to the page.<\/p>\n

FAQ<\/h2>\n

Is a product catalog enough for a submittal?<\/h3>\n

No. A catalog shows the range; a submittal has to identify the exact pattern, thickness band, weight, batch, and installation system. The reviewer is approving a product for a project, not a product family.<\/p>\n

Do I need an ICC-ES evaluation report?<\/h3>\n

Only if the project specification or code official requires one. Ask whether an evaluation report exists for the exact product and scope; a report for a different product is not a substitute. If no report exists, the project may accept the test reports and the engineer\u2019s approval instead.<\/p>\n

Does an ASTM E84 Class A report cover the whole wall assembly?<\/h3>\n

No. ASTM E84 tests the product\u2019s flame spread and smoke response. An exterior combustible wall assembly may need a separate NFPA 285 assembly test. The submittal should state which test covers which scope.<\/p>\n

How long does submittal approval take?<\/h3>\n

It depends on the reviewer and the completeness of the package. A package that answers the product, test, batch, installation, and mock-up questions in one pass avoids the request-for-information cycle that adds most of the delay.<\/p>\n

Can I submit after placing the order?<\/h3>\n

You can, but it is the expensive order. Changes to thickness, color, or packaging after production are harder to reverse than a clarification before the batch is scheduled. Submit before the order is released.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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