Indiana Limestone treads are a mainstay for stone step treads across North America. With a distinctive rock faced edge and diamond sawn finish, Indiana Limestone treads have been used extensively as step treads, mantels, hearths, and copings. Indiana Limestone Company treads create that classic complement for every architectural design. Durable, Fine-grained Limestone Indiana Limestone Company treads are produced from the same quality raw material used in thousands of institutional cut stone projects. Our limestone treads are made from our most durable and fine-grained gray limestone. Popular Sizes Indiana Limestone Company treads are available in a standard thickness of 2”, with widths from 6” to 24”, and lengths to 10’. Our limestone treads come packaged in a bundle of 14 pieces stacked on edge for easy unloading. Height Depth Length Pcs Per Pallet Full Color Full Color Full Color Immediate Availability Full Color Indiana Limestone Company offers immediate availability of the most popular sizes and short fabrication lead time on non-inventory items. It’s easy to add or carry our Limestone Classics tread to complete your product line. To order or for Dealer information, call (800) 457-4026 and ask for Indiana Limestone Company’s Limestone ClassicsTM treads. Installation & Technical Guide Delivery, Storage, and Handling Indiana Limestone Company (ILC) Treads should be unloaded and handled carefully to prevent excess breakage. Product will be supplied adequately packaged on pallets or timbers to keep finished stone clear of the ground. Storage area should be a well-drained space graveled or chipped for protection against mud splatters. Product should be handled carefully to avoid excess chips and scratches. When using pry bars to move stone into place, use padding to protect the edges of the stone. Setting Mortar Use of Type N Masonry Cement is highly recommended for the setting bed cement mix. White Cement does not contain the chemicals that when To order or for Dealer information call activated by water can cause unsightly staining. Typical fine sand will be adequate for the cement mix. A setting bed depth of 1” to 1-1/2” is recommended. Pointing of Joints Grouting or Pointing of the joints can be done with the same Type N White Masonry Cement (mixed with White Sand to allow for accurate coloring). For an even more water repellent joint the use of a Urethane/ Polyurethane sealant is recommended. Anchors Typical mortar set installation does not require any additional anchoring. However, if additional anchoring is required or desired based on design specifications, stainless steel dowels (smooth or threaded) or stainless steel dowels with straps are both commonly used for the attachment of limestone treads. Cleaning After mortar has set, the treads should be brushed down with a stiff fiber brush, then carefully rinsed with clear water to remove any accumulation of stain or matter foreign to the limestone. Physical Characteristics, Performance Table Indiana Limestone complies with the requirements of ASTM C-568, Type II, Medium density limestone.