Natural Stone Veneer Blog

When starting a natural stone veneer project the first step is to pick between full bed or thin stone veneer. The differences in these two options can alter the project in a few ways. Although choosing between these two veneer options is often decided by which veneer the mason or contractor prefers working with, it's important to be informed about what the choice means.

Top: Thin Stone Veneer Thickness Bottom: Full Bed Veneer Thickness

Using natural stone in any capacity can make a sizeable impact on the exterior design of any new or existing home. Stone has often been used for exterior home design projects not only for the appeal it brings but it's longevity throughout different climates. There are many ways to include natural stone in a exterior home project. Here we detailed three of the most common applications.

Greenwich Blue Squares and Rectangles Siding

If you’re reading this from the Northeast, Midwest or Canada you are well aware of the following fact: Winter Is Coming. This time of year the air starts to cool and the leaves start to turn, a telltale sign of winter being on the horizon. These next few months of weather are the most precious time of the year and it’s important to spend it wisely. We suggest getting together with friends and family (safely, of course) and spending time around an outdoor stone veneer feature .

Old New England Rounds Fireplace

In the natural stone industry unique is a word that is commonly used to describe the one of a kind aspects of each piece of stone. One of the main draws to choosing natural stone is even if the same stone is used in the same application as another project they will have different characteristics side by side. Although this is the case, in an ever-changing industry using just one stone doesn't always satisfy some projects looking for an elevated level of individuality. These three projects showcase successful projects that utilized a custom stone blend.

Liberty Hill & Black Ash Full Bed Stone Siding

When planning for a natural stone feature choosing a pattern is typically looked at as a style decision. However it is also a cost, ease of installation and time management decision as well.

CT Blend Mosaic Fireplace by Patrick Huston Masonry (NH)