Natural Stone Veneer Blog

There are many challenges that come with choosing the perfect stone veneer when it's one of your design elements. For me, there is a great deal of stress associated with choosing stone because it’s not something you can easily change after the decision has been made and the stone has been laid. Whether you’re starting from scratch with a new build, or picking a stone that needs to match an existing space, the process can be stressful either way. After recently completing our home I was excited to share my experience and tips to help you select the stone for your project!

Welcome Home! Picture of the Front Porch After The Move In

The Walkway Over The Hudson State Park was once a railroad bridge that connected Highland, NY and Poughkeepsie, NY. According to their website the bridge was built in 1889 to help carry freight across the Hudson River and after many years of service was converted to a New York State Historic Park in 2009. Each year the park welcomes over 500,000 visitors to majestic views of the Hudson Valley... and now some of our stone veneer!

Fieldstone Dark Ashlar with bluestone cap at The Walkway Over The Hudson Park map

One of the most common questions we receive has to do with the difference in faux stone veneer and real stone veneer. Faux stone has many names: cultured, manufactured, fake, and artificial are a few that come to mind. It can often be confusing for the first time buyer of these products to determine if they are looking at a real or natural stone product or something that is manufactured. 

Can you spot the difference between real and fake stone veneer?

Natural stone flagging is growing in popularity as more people look to create something truly unique. While bluestone and pavers are common, we have noticed an increase in requests for natural stone steps and flag stone. 

Colonial Tan & Spruce Mtn Flagging

It doesn't take a lot of stone veneer to make a big difference in your home. In fact, some of the smallest projects we have seen have had more of an impact than the large ones. It's often not the size of the project that counts, it's what you do with it. 

CT Blend Mosaic Fire Pit Adds Color & Texture to This Patio