Natural Stone Veneer
Natural stone veneer gives a house the weight and variety of the quarry without building a full stone wall. Each piece is hand-fitted, so the pattern, color and shadow lines belong to your house alone.
- MaterialReal fieldstone, ledgestone and limestone
- FitHand-selected and hand-set
- BackingLath, scratch coat and flashing
- LookNatural variation in every course
What is included
- 1Hand-fitted patternsPieces are sorted by size and color and laid so the wall looks natural and never repeats.
- 2Backed the right wayA moisture barrier, flashing and a scratch coat sit behind the stone so water has somewhere to go.
- 3Corners and returnsCorner stones wrap around edges so the veneer reads as solid stone.
- 4Joints that suit the stoneTight dry-stack looks or full mortar joints are chosen to match the style you want.
From your first call to the final cleanup
We lay, repair and restore brick, stone and block in cities across the country. Find yours below and set up a walk-through.
- 1We walk the siteWe look at the wall, yard or roofline together, talk through the look you want and note what is already there.
- 2We set the layoutLines, levels and measurements are marked first, so every course starts straight and the finished work sits true.
- 3We build course by courseUnits are set on a full bed of mortar, checked with level and line, and the joints are struck as we go.
- 4We finish and clean upJoints are tooled, surfaces are cleaned and the site is left tidy, with a walk-through at the end.
Is this the right choice for your project?
- Entries, chimneys and foundations clad in stone
- Mixing stone and brick on a facade
- Raised fireplaces and feature walls
- Homes that want a natural, rugged look
What makes stone look right
- The mixPieces are sorted by size and color and set so the pattern never repeats.
- The backingA moisture barrier, flashing and a scratch coat sit behind veneer so water has somewhere to go.
- The jointTight or deep, the joint style is chosen to suit the stone and the house.
Common questions
Is natural stone veneer real stone?
Yes. It is real stone cut to a thinner profile so it can be fastened to a wall instead of carrying a load.
How is veneer different from a stone wall?
A stone wall is stone all the way through. Veneer is a single layer applied to a backing wall, which is lighter and more affordable.
Does stone need sealing?
Some stones benefit from a breathable sealer, others do not. We recommend based on the stone and where it sits.
Services that pair with this one
Cultured Stone VeneerManufactured stone with the look of ledgestone and fieldstone, lighter and more uniform than the real thing.See the service Brick
Brick VeneerA single layer of real brick tied to the house, giving the look and durability of solid masonry.See the service Stone
Stone Columns and PillarsMasonry columns and pillars for porches, gates, drives and pergolas, with a presence that lasts.See the service Find your city
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Ready to build something that lasts?
Call or text Brick Illusions, or send the form, and we will set up a walk-through. Tell us about your wall, chimney or yard and what you would like it to become.