Atelier Jouvence Stone Range Hood Production involves three aspects- Design, Production and Installation. Here’s some points about each:
Design
- An original custom-design or one of our existing stone range hood designs may be used.
- The cooking range and venting system should be selected first, with the stonework configured around the appliances.
- The exact hood liner dimensions are needed to make sure stone is an exact fit, and that the venting system will be accessible for maintenance and replacement in the future, if necessary.
- A structural engineer may need to be consulted on the weight, especially in older homes.
Production
- Atelier Jouvence range hoods are offered in five standard limestones: Classic French, Rustic French, Silverdale, Indiana, and Lantenay French Limestone. Many other premium stones are available upon request.
- The stone elements are cut from solid blocks, and then hand-sculpted and finished.
Installation
- Stone range hoods can be installed by a trained stone mason and carpenter. Often the mason will also be able to construct the wood frame.
- Installation is started with a wood frame, anchored through the wall and ceiling to support the weight of the stone.
- Electricians will next install the venting system and liner.
- Cement board is then attached to the wood frame.
- The stone pieces are then epoxied to the cement board, with the exception of the corbels, shelf and crown molding pieces, which are pinned.
- The stonework is then grouted.
- It is recommended that the range hood be installed before cabinetry.