STONE VENEER 101
What is Stone Veneering?
Stone Veneering is a thin cut of real or manufactured stone product that is used for non load bearing applications. Often stone veneer is used on the exterior of concrete and steel buildings as a finish option. Stone Veneering can be traced as far back as the Roman Empire and gained popularity in the late 19th Century and early 20th Century.
In the 1950's concrete was introduced into the veneering in order to make a manufactured stone that could resemble the look of natural stone and was more affordable and lighter than the early natural stone veneers that could be as thick as 6 feet at times. TIDBIT ABOUT DACO BEGINNING TO CUT THEIR OWN NATURAL THIN STONE VENEERING.
How does it work?
FLATS
CORNERS
-makes up the majority of a stone veneer surface
-Range in sizes based on pattern and style
- Average depth is 1 1/4" - 1 3/4"
-covers 90 degree changes in the wall
-gives the illusion of full size stone veneering
-always has a short and a long side
-average depth is 1 1/4" - 1 3/4"
Most Popular Uses
1.
EXTERIOR SIDING
A great way to improve curb appeal that receives a high Return on Investment. Stone Veneer can be easily installed on home exteriors and is a timeless and durable addition to any home.
2.
FIREPLACES
Old and out-of-date fireplaces are perfect candidates for a stone veneer transformation. Stone Veneering is thin and can be installed over existing masonry easily to create a cozy masterpiece for any room.
3.
ACCENT WALLS
There is nothing quite like stone
4.
OUTDOOR LIVING
Fourth list item. Add your own content here or connect to data from your collection.
5.
RETAINING WALLS
Fifth list item. Add your own content here or connect to data from your collection.
6.
CHIMNEY UPDATE
Sixth list item. Add your own content here or connect to data from your collection.
7.
ENTRY WAYS
Seventh list item. Add your own content here or connect to data from your collection.
Natural
VS
MANUFACTURED
PROS
-LIGHTWEIGHT
-CAN CONTACT SOIL
-NATURAL PATTERNS & COLORS
-COMPARABLE PRICES TO HIGHER END MFG. STONE
-CAN BE CUT, CHISELED OR CARVED TO FIT
-MORE DURABLE
PROS
-LIGHTWEIGHT
-MORE UNIFORM COLORING
-CHEAPER BASE OPTIONS
-MORE UNIFORM PATTERNS
-EASIER TO CUT
CONS
-LESS UNIFORM COLORING
-LESS UNIFORM PATTERNS
-HARDER TO CUT
CONS
-COLOR PRONE TO FADING OVER TIME
-CANNOT CONTACT SOIL
-CHIPS OR SCRATCHES COULD REMOVE THE FINISH
-MORE BRITTLE
common
STONE PATTERNS
Dry stacking vs mortar joints
HOW DO I ORDER STONE VENEER?
1) Get a rough measurement of the area you would like to veneer
-
If there is a need for Corners, remember to measure the height of the area that will need wrapped in corners