Hi, looking for help on the preferred installation method.
Hi, looking for help on the preferred installation method for my commercial stone veneer project. Rachel Hi, Happy to help. What kind of project are you working on and is … Read more
Is it possible to get get full depth (4″) real stone and the same stone cut thin for a veneer?
It sure is, most of our Stoneyard line can be cut into full depth as well as thin veneer Full depth stone is available on this page of natural stone.
Have a question regarding the drainage system behind a thin stone veneer?
I work for a GC and we’re installing this on the outside of a new bank we’re building. There are two methods of drainage behind the stone veneer – either … Read more
How do I determine the weight of a block of stone?
The best way to accurately calculate the weight of a slab of stone is to use our Stone Weight Calculator. For estimating any natural stone project, use one of these … Read more
Trying to decide on a color for your fireplace.
Trying to decide on a color for our fireplace that will be built this spring….I was wondering if you would have any pictures of fireplaces done in Greenwich Gray in … Read more
Using the Right Tools for Stone Walling
Brian Post of The Stone Trust demonstrates the use of tools to shape stone for dry-fit stone walls.
What is the proper thickness of the Laticrete Air & Water Barrier?
Use this a tool like the Bon Tools Wet Film Gauge. Watch this instruction video for more information. Laticrete MVIS is our recommended installation product.
Can I add thin veneer to a painted foundation?
A customer writes: “I’m hearing various answers from masons as to whether this product (Laticrete Hi-Bond) can be applied to a foundation that is painted.” The answer directly from Laticrete: … Read more
Adding a Control Color to Boston Blend
A customer writes… In your showroom you have a fireplace (see below), with a lot more tan colors than the Boston blend in the other samples. Is this random based on … Read more
Does ashlar thin veneer install tighter than ledge thin veneer?
The “tighter” ashlar stone displayed in our showroom was in fact more carefully crafted for a dry-fit installation by our stonemason resulting in tighter joints. What we try to show … Read more
Can Natural Thin Veneer Be Used Outside?
Stoneyard Thin Veneer is a natural product, not man-made from concrete. The stone is at least one million years old, has been through countless freezes and thaws so there will be … Read more
What is Leed?
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ encourages and accelerates global adoption of … Read more
What You Need to Know About Stacked Stone Panels
Industry sales of stacked stone panels have been rising steadily each year for the last five years. While we cut and split individual natural thin stone from New England … Read more
What is All Natural “Real” Stone Veneer?
All natural stone veneer is “real” stone that has been split and sawn to be approximately one (1) inch thick. It is used as a wall covering for exterior and … Read more
Is New England Fieldstone a Green Building Material?
Stoneyard.com’s New England Fieldstone was created by Mother Nature, making it one of the greenest building products available. In addition, all of our stone comes from within a 75-mile radius … Read more
How to Create a Thin Stone Veneer Mockup
David Croteau, owner and mason at Stoneyard™, explains the steps needed to create a full-scale mockup for customer approval prior to installing thin veneer in this 4-part video series on … Read more
How warm does it need to be to install Thin Veneer outside?
The temperature needs to remain at 40 degrees or higher for 72 hours to cure. We can recommend Laticrete Hi Bond Rapid which will speed up the cure time, but … Read more
Does the Thin Veneer need to be installed with a masonry shelf?
No masonry shelf is needed. Stoneyard™ Thin Veneer can be installed directly on cement board or brick.
