literature, and design assistance are available by contacting Caesarstone at 877-978-2789 or by visiting caesarstoneus.com. Since fabrication and installation of Caesarstone are similar to that of natural stone, publications such as the Marble Institute of America's Dimension Stone Design Manual can also be consulted. Seminars and Conferences on Dimension Stone; VIncent Marazita is the president and owner of Stone Trends International (dba Marazita & Associates) , and has been working with a network of stone professionals from around the world since 1999. Mr. Marazita is a member of the MIA (Marble Institute of America). Specialties: MIA+BSI: The Natural Stone Institute (formerly Marble Institute of America and Building Stone Institute) serve more than 1900 members in 55 countries who represent every aspect of the natural stone industry, offering them a wide array of technical and training resources, professional development, regulatory advocacy, and networking events. Two prominent publications - the TCNA recommends the movement joint width be a minimum of 9.5 mm (3/8 in.) wide for exterior applications when the field movement joints are 2.4 m on center (oc), but recommends a minimum of 12.7 mm (1/2 in.) wide joints for exterior applications when the field movement joints are 3.7 m oc. TCNA states: complete removal of fiberglass mesh backing (where applicable) or installing with epoxy setting material. Any decision to install contrary to most current Marble Institute of America Dimension Stone Design Manual practices is solely at buyers discretion and risk. 3 If slab has fiberglass mesh backing, Mapei Kerapoxy 410 recommended. On the other hand, in the 7.2 edition of Marble Institute of America's (MIA's) Dimension Stone Design Manual (p. 14-3 "Horizontal Surfaces/General Notes," Section 4.0−Lippage) simply says lippage should be limited to 1 mm (1⁄32 in.) for natural stone tile installations. • Exterior stone installations higher than 15 feet require mechanical fastening in accordance with Marble Institute of America's . Dimension Stone Design Manual. which can be found at . stonesofnorthamerica.com/technical/dsdm.cfm. See chapter 15: Vertical Surfaces. Multifamily Cabinets & Countertops - Republic Elite Anchoring Dimensional Stone. The Marble Institute of America (MIA) is an industry association that is "Setting the Standards in the Natural Stone Industry". As stated on their website "The MIA is the largest trade association in the world to represent the dimension stone market, and for over 65 years, it has been the leader in providing In 2011 ASAA published the ASAA Natural Stone Design Manual . Based on the Marble Institute of America's Dimension Stone Design Manual, the ASAA edition updated the contents to suit Australian requirements. The manual also includes a list of Australian quarries, prime suppliers of stone and related allied products. MMSA is represented on the ANSI A108 committee, the Tile Council of America Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation Committee, and the Marble Institute of America design manual committee. File and use these bulletins along with ANSI A108, the TCA Handbook, and the MIA Design Manual for more successful Ceramic Tile and Dimensional Stone MMSA is represented on the ANSI A108 committee, the Tile Council of Am