Standard Exterior Wainscot Assembly
New construction · wood-framed walls · full manufacturer warranty · ASTM E2556 compliant
Step 1 — Barrier
WRB / House Wrap
ASTM E2556 compliant · over OSB sheathing
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Step 2 — Drainage
Evolve Rainscreen
Required exterior · 200 sq ft / roll
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Step 3 — You Are Here
Universal Sill
Set first · level line · 25 LF / box
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Step 4 — Field Stone
Flat Panels
Butt to sill top · 14.25 sq ft / box
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Step 5 — Corners
Evolve Corners
Outside corner returns · 7 LF / box
Install the sill ledge before running flat panels — it is the base reference for your stone field, not a cap applied afterward. Snap a level chalk line at finished sill height, nail the sill to it, then start your first course of flat panels at the sill top edge. Seal all miter joints with color-matched exterior caulk after installation.
Interior Accent Wall & Fireplace Surround
No WRB or rainscreen needed · nails directly to OSB or plywood · Fire-Rated required at fireplace surrounds
Trim — You Are Here
Universal Sill
Mantel ledges & wall reveals · 25 LF / box
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Field Stone
Flat Panels
Nail direct to sheathing · no barrier needed
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Corners
Evolve Corners
Outside corner returns · 7 LF / box
For fireplace surrounds, mantel shelves, or any application near heat, specify Fire-Rated sill ledges and flat panels at time of order. Non-Rated and Fire-Rated versions look identical — check the label before installation. No WRB or rainscreen is required for interior applications.
Material Quantity Reference
Add 10% to every calculation to account for cuts, waste, and color blending across boxes
| Product |
Coverage / Unit |
Estimating Formula |
| Universal Sill |
25 linear ft / box |
Total sill run (ft) × 1.10 ÷ 25, round up |
| Flat Panels (all styles except Monument Gate) |
14.25 sq ft / box |
Wall sq ft × 1.10 ÷ 14.25, round up |
| Monument Gate Flats |
20.25 sq ft / box |
Wall sq ft × 1.10 ÷ 20.25, round up |
| Evolve Corners |
7 linear ft · 7 sq ft / box |
Total corner height (ft) × 1.10 ÷ 7, round up |
| Evolve Rainscreen |
200 sq ft / roll |
Wall sq ft × 1.10 ÷ 200, round up |