Stone Veneer Siding & Installation

Why Choose Stone Veneer for Your Home

Stone veneer gives you the beautiful appearance of natural stone without the weight and cost of full-thickness stone walls. Modern manufactured stone veneer looks remarkably realistic, while natural stone veneer offers authentic beauty that never goes out of style. Both options dramatically improve your home's curb appeal and market value.

Your home's exterior makes the first impression on visitors and potential buyers. Stone veneer creates an upscale look that suggests quality construction and attention to detail. It works beautifully as a full exterior, an accent wall, or around architectural features like entryways and columns. The versatility lets you customize the design to match your personal style.

Stone veneer also provides practical benefits beyond aesthetics. It adds a layer of weather protection to your exterior walls and requires minimal maintenance compared to wood siding or stucco. Stone doesn't rot, warp, or need painting, which saves you time and money over the years. A quick rinse with a garden hose keeps it looking fresh.

We install both natural stone veneer and high-quality manufactured stone products. Natural stone offers unique color variations and textures that make each installation one of a kind. Manufactured stone provides consistent sizing for easier installation and often costs less while still delivering impressive visual impact. We help you choose the right option for your budget and design goals.

Understanding Your Stone Veneer Options

Natural Stone Veneer

Natural stone veneer is real stone cut into thin pieces for easier installation on walls. Popular choices include limestone, granite, sandstone, and quartzite. Each piece has natural color variations and unique characteristics that create authentic beauty. Natural stone works especially well for historic homes or projects where you want genuine materials.

The stone comes from quarries and is carefully selected for color and texture consistency within each lot. Installation requires skilled craftsmanship to create patterns that look natural and balanced. Natural stone tends to cost more than manufactured alternatives due to material costs and longer installation time, but many homeowners consider it worth the investment for its authenticity.

Manufactured Stone Veneer

Manufactured stone, also called cultured stone or faux stone, is made from concrete mixed with pigments and formed in molds. Modern products look remarkably realistic and fool most people from just a few feet away. The manufacturing process allows for consistent shapes and sizes that make installation faster and more straightforward.

Quality manufactured stone products come from reputable brands that have perfected their formulas and mold-making techniques. We work with top manufacturers to ensure you get products that resist fading, maintain their texture, and perform well in Montana's climate. The lighter weight also makes manufactured stone easier to install on second stories and around complex architectural details.

Our Stone Veneer Installation Process

Successful stone veneer installation starts with proper surface preparation. We ensure your exterior walls are structurally sound and apply a weather-resistant barrier and metal lath that gives the stone something to grip. This foundation prevents moisture problems and ensures the veneer stays securely attached for decades.

We mix specialized mortar designed for stone veneer work and apply it to both the wall and the back of each stone piece. This double-butter technique creates maximum adhesion. Each stone is carefully placed to create attractive patterns with consistent joint spacing. We use spacers and levels throughout the process to maintain straight lines and proper alignment.

After the stone is installed, we fill the joints with grout that complements the stone color. Proper jointing is essential for weather resistance and finished appearance. We tool the joints to create the right profile and clean excess grout before it dries. The final result looks professional and will last for many years with minimal upkeep.

We pay special attention to transitions, corners, and edges where stone meets other materials like wood trim or metal flashing. These details make the difference between a good installation and a great one. Proper flashing above doors and windows prevents water infiltration that could damage your home's structure.

Looking to enhance other parts of your property? Our custom stone patio services can extend your outdoor living space. We also offer outdoor fireplace installation to create complete backyard retreats.

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