Manufactured stone veneer, also called cultured stone, is a thin stone facing cast from real stone. StoneRox makes it from concrete, lightweight aggregates and iron oxide pigments, poured into moulds taken from natural stone and hand-coloured piece by piece, so once installed it is aesthetically indistinguishable from natural stone.
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Because it weighs a fraction of full-bed stone, it goes on without structural footings, lintels or wall ties: over plywood, masonry, concrete or stucco outside, and over metal lath and a scratch coat on interior walls. Properly installed, it is weather-tight, stands up to freeze-thaw cycles and is low maintenance, backed by a 50-year limited warranty from StoneRox.
Architects, builders and designers specify it for facades, entrances, fireplaces and accent walls on any project, from custom homes and renovations to multi-family buildings, storefronts, restaurants and hotels. Pair it with our exterior window sills for a finished opening, and choose from the seven styles below, each in several colours.
SEVEN STYLES
Find your stone style
From traditional to contemporary, each style has its own texture and colour range.
Fieldstone
Rustic and country, with irregular rounded shapes. A natural fit for modern cottages that also blends with contemporary design.
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Ledge Stone
Modern and contemporary, with long linear pieces in monochrome and multi-tone colours. Installs with or without mortar joints.
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Ledge Cobblestone
A ready mix of 60% Ledge Stone and 40% Cobblestone, for warm contemporary or rustic walls.
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Limestone
Elegant and versatile; equally at home in a country or contemporary design.
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Newport
Contemporary, with interlocking corners, for storefronts and modern homes. Newport is recommended for indoor installation.
View Newport →Mix and match: Ledge Stone, Cobblestone and Fieldstone can be combined on one wall for a custom look. They're sold separately, so choose your ratio when you order.
SPECIFICATIONS
Stone veneer sizes by style
| Style | Height | Length | Thickness | Mortar joint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fieldstone | Irregular, 3 x 3 in to 16 x 20 in | Irregular | 1 to 3 in | With |
| Cobblestone | 3 to 8 in | 4 to 22 in | 1 to 2 1/4 in | With |
| Ledge Stone | 1 to 4 in | 6 to 22 in | 1 to 2 1/4 in | With or without |
| Ledge Cobblestone | 1 to 8 in | 6 to 22 in | 1 to 2 1/4 in | With or without |
| Limestone | 4, 6 or 10 in | 8 to 21 in | 1 to 1 3/4 in | With |
| Ridgestone | 2 1/8, 3 1/2 or 6 in | 8, 14 or 22 1/2 in | 1 to 1 3/4 in | With |
| Newport | 5 in | 9 1/2, 13 or 22 1/2 in | 1 to 1 3/4 in | Without (indoor recommended) |
Weight: 10 to 12 lb per sq ft. Every style has matching corners; 1 linear ft of corners covers about 3/4 sq ft (Newport about 1 sq ft). Colours on screen can differ slightly from the stone, so view the StoneRox brochure in our free sample kit before you order.
APPLICATIONS
Where to use stone veneer and stone siding
Exterior applications: full facades and stone siding, foundation skirts and wainscots below siding or stucco, entry surrounds and columns, and outdoor kitchens.
Interior: interior accent walls and feature walls, fireplace surrounds (outside the firebox), lobbies, restaurant bars and amenity spaces.
It suits any project, from custom homes and renovations to multi-family buildings, storefronts, restaurants and hotels. Pair it with our exterior window sills, trim and band moulding for a finished facade.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
What to look for in manufactured stone veneer
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Weight and wall type
At 10 to 12 lb per sq ft, StoneRox weighs a fraction of full-bed stone, so it goes on without structural footings, lintels or wall ties. Outside, it is typically installed over plywood, and also over existing surfaces such as sound brick and other masonry surfaces, concrete or stucco; inside, over metal lath and a scratch coat.
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An authentic look
Each piece is cast from moulds of real stone and hand-coloured, a level of craftsmanship that makes the finished wall aesthetically indistinguishable from natural stone. Choose a colour blend that works with the roof, trim and stucco, and see it in person before you order, because colours on screen can differ.
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Weather and durability
StoneRox is a durable material made for freeze-thaw climates, and it is weather-tight when properly installed as part of a well-detailed wall. Like any exterior cladding, its colour may soften slightly with years of weathering; optional sealing every 1 to 2 years keeps the day-one look.
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Installation method
Most styles are set in mortar with visible joints. Ledge Stone and Ledge Cobblestone can also be dry-stacked without joints, though mortar joints are recommended for outdoor installations. An experienced mason gives the best result.
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Warranty
StoneRox backs its stone veneer with a 50-year limited warranty when installed to the manufacturer's guidelines.
ORDERING
How much stone veneer to order
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Measure
Measure the square footage of the flat wall area, and the outside corners in linear feet.
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Count the corners
1 linear ft of corner pieces covers about 3/4 sq ft of wall (Newport about 1 sq ft).
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Add a waste allowance
Allow 5 to 10% for cutting and fitting, or up to 12% for Ledge Stone, Cobblestone or Ledge Cobblestone laid without mortar joints.
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Mixing styles?
If you're combining Ledge Stone, Cobblestone and Fieldstone, decide the ratio before you order, since each is sold separately.
Not sure of your quantities? Send us your project with drawings or wall dimensions and we'll help with the take-off.
MORE WALL CLADDING
Explore our other wall cladding systems
Prefer a different texture? Stone veneer is one of four exterior cladding systems we offer.
Natural Stone Panels
Quarried natural stone in interlocking Z-shaped panels, in 10 styles, with no mortar joints.
View Natural Stone Panels →
Thin Clay Brick
Clay brick veneer in 17 styles, about 5/8 in thick and 3 to 5 lb per sq ft.
View Thin Clay Brick →
StoCast Wood
Resin-cast planks with an authentic wood grain, in 5 colours, that won't rot or warp.
View StoCast Wood →
COMPLETE THE FACADE
Built to pair with our mouldings
Stone veneer covers the wall; mouldings frame it. Pair it with our window sills, window trim, band moulding and cornices for a finished facade, from a single entrance to a full multi-family elevation. Our exterior mouldings are lightweight, won't rot or warp, and are cut to fit on site.
Want the background? Read about StoneRox stone veneer.
QUESTIONS
Manufactured stone veneer FAQ
Is manufactured stone veneer real stone?
No. Manufactured stone veneer, also called cultured stone, is made by StoneRox from concrete, lightweight aggregates and iron oxide pigments, cast in moulds taken from real stone and hand-coloured. Once installed, it is aesthetically indistinguishable from natural stone. If you want quarried stone, see our natural stone panels.
How heavy is manufactured stone veneer?
StoneRox stone veneer weighs 10 to 12 lb per sq ft and is 1 to 3 in thick, a fraction of full-bed stone. That is why it needs no structural footings, lintels or wall ties.
Is stone veneer good for exterior walls?
Yes. StoneRox is made for freeze-thaw climates and is weather-tight when properly installed. Mortar joints are recommended for outdoor installations, and Newport is recommended for indoor use.
Can stone veneer go over existing brick or stucco?
Yes, over sound brick and other masonry, concrete or stucco. The wall must be structurally sound and free of paint or debris, with any damage repaired first. Follow StoneRox's installation guide and local building code.
What are the downsides of stone veneer?
It needs a sound, properly prepared wall and an experienced installer to look its best. Like any exterior cladding, its colour may soften slightly over years of weathering; optional sealing every 1 to 2 years keeps the day-one look.
What warranty comes with it?
StoneRox backs its stone veneer with a 50-year limited warranty when installed to the manufacturer's guidelines.
Ready to choose the stone for your next project? Order a free sample kit with the StoneRox brochure, or explore all our exterior wall cladding.
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