CEU Event hosted by Mapei · 2.0 LUs

Inside the Mortar Plant: Stone Veneer Tour, Demo & Seminar

Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 3:00 to 6:00 PM CT · MAPEI

A plant tour, classroom seminar, and live installation demonstration of manufactured stone veneer systems. See how engineered mortars are made and how stone goes up, start to finish.

On the floor: plant tour and live demo

  • Walk the line where engineered mortars and adhesives are produced
  • See surface and substrate preparation done correctly
  • Watch a full adhered manufactured stone installation
  • Ask the questions you can't ask from a spec sheet

In the classroom: Manufactured Stone Veneer Systems

  • Aesthetic, environmental, and structural advantages over natural stone
  • Substrate preparation techniques
  • Current air and water-resistive barrier classifications
  • How climate zones drive vapor barrier selection
  • Meeting modern code requirements in residential and commercial work

Good to know: refreshments served, no open-toe shoes (active plant floor), and 2.0 LUs awarded on completion. Space is limited. Register through ALA to confirm your place and CEU credit.