Save time and money on the job!
Install up to 20% faster than traditional lath and scratch! See how installing masonry and thin brick veneers with MVIS can improve your efficiency, allowing you to spend less time on the jobsite.
Watch the video to see MVIS™ compared to traditional lath and scratch installation in this independent comparison by Home Innovation RESEARCH LABS™.
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MVIS + CMU or Concrete
Use our Masonry Veneer Installation System (MVIS) with Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) or concrete to save time and money
Assembly Item
Material
Time
Labor
Total
MVIS Veneer Mortar (least coverage)
252 s
$2.10
3.71
MVIS Air and Water Barrier
20 s
$0.17
2.16
✓❌Faster Application Time
✓❌Lower overall install cost
✓ ❌Available with multiple warranties
Lath Scratch + Type S
Use a traditional Lath Scratch and Type S Installation
No Warranty Available
Assembly Item
Material
Time
Labor
Total
1st Layer of Building Felt
36 s
$0.30
0.42
2nd Layer of Building Felt
36 s
$0.30
0.42
Metal Lath
9 s
$0.07
1.06
Metal Lath Fasteners
8 s
$0.06
0.18
Leveling & Scratch Coat - 1/2"
281 s
$2.34
2.93
Type S Mortar (Setting Stone) - 1/2"
252 s
$2.10
2.69
✓❌Slower Application Time
✓❌Higher overall install cost
✓ ❌No warranty
Your Savings with MVIS
Cost Difference/ft²
$1.84
Total Cost Difference
$1842.50
Percent Savings
24%
+Material prices are dollar per square foot estimates based on average 2022 retail prices in the USA. Users may edit prices as they see fit.
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Discover the innovative MVIS product range, your cost-effective alternative to lath and scratch, and start planning your next project today.