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Effective immediately, Parksite, Inc., Batavia, Il., will offer Silvermine Stone, the first brand of mortarless stone veneer, throughout its Illinois territories.
Silvermine Stone features a patented flashing and fastening system that creates a shingled installation on the wall, directing water away from the home’s substrate while requiring only a single layer of weather-resistant barrier. According to Silvermine Stone, this shingling effect sheds water to the exterior, significantly reducing the potential for water penetration and minimizing the risk of insects entering the space between the stone veneer and the wall.
The 24" x 6" stone panels are installed using pan-headed screws and do not require lath, a scratch coat, or mortar—resulting in faster installation and a more efficient, reliable building solution.
Silvermine Stone offers two product collections: the Belterra Collection featuring a ledgestone aesthetic available in 6 popular colors and the Modern Collection with a contemporary look in two mono-chromatic colors.
“We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Parksite into the Midwest.” Said Mike Borom, CEO of Silvermine Stone. “Parksite has been a great partner and in the Northeast, has vast experience in bringing value-added brands to market, and has a proven reputation for education, service and support of their customer base.”
“This product offering is directly aligned with our growth plans,” said Bob Higgins, president of Parksite. “We pride ourselves on being the premier partner to leading manufacturers in the building industry, and we are extremely proud to have been selected to represent the Silvermine Stone brand. Enhancing our partnership with Silvermine allows us to further expand our portfolio of industry-leading brands and provide our customers with the highest quality and most innovative products available.”
Parksite attributes its continued success to the dedication of its employee-owners. “Our competitive advantage is our people,” Higgins added. “Every one of our Associates is committed to the success of our customers and our suppliers. Owners produce the best results with integrity and honesty, and that shared commitment is what drives Parksite forward. The energy and accountability that comes from employee ownership are truly extraordinary.”
Founded in 1971 by John Morrisroe and Ray Biggins, Parksite is 100% employee-owned. According to Bob Higgins, President, “Our commitment has been, and will always be, to create demonstrable value for our customers, suppliers and shareholders. Growth and sustainability are important to all of our stakeholders, and we will deliver both.” Parksite has 21 locations and over 700 employee-owners. More information about the company and its products is available at www.parksite.com
Silvermine Stone created the mortarless stone veneer category of siding products when it was invented by a mason who was seeking to simplify the installation of manufactured stone veneer products. Manufactured in Eau Claire, Wi., Silvermine’s products feature a patented flashing and hanging system that allows for a simple installation while solving the moisture related challenges that plague other stone veneer installations.
