Stone siding/stone veneer can be used on both the exterior of your home and the interior. Stone veneer/stone veneer can be used on certain walls in your home, for flooring, to enhance exterior walls, fireplace, windows and doors. These materials are becoming more and more popular due to the fact that they are much lighter than normal stone and have a natural appearance.
The main advantages of using Stone Veneer/Cladding are:
• Natural stone is very heavy and can be difficult to transport and install. Stone Veneer/Cladding is much lighter and easier to install.
• It is compatible with almost all surface materials such as wood, brick, metal and concrete. This means that one person can easily decorate the surfaces without any hassle.
• The cost of stone veneer/siding is much less than natural stone. Since natural stone is much heavier, it increases the cost of shipping, which in turn increases the total cost.
• It is a flexible material, which facilitates its installation, even in places where there are curves. A vacuum table and clamps are used to install veneer/siding with ease. Natural Stone does not have this flexibility.
• It is easy to cut to the desired size and shape, which is not the case with natural stone.
• This artificial stone is available in a variety of sizes and shapes. The color of these stones can be combined with any color you like. It is also possible to make each stone in a slightly different color, making the overall appearance look more natural.
• It is heat resistant, which means it can be used anywhere excessive heat is generated, like the fireplace in your home. It also adds beauty to your existing fireplace.
• It is not porous or absorbent, which makes it very easy to maintain with regular household cleaners. This means no special products are required to keep it looking great.
• Because these stones are made of hard materials, they are impact resistant and highly durable, which means that once installed, they will last a long time.
• The color of the stones does not fade with changing weather patterns and they are completely unaffected by environmental changes, making them perfect for indoors and outdoors.
• Ultimately, they will enhance your home and make your existing spaces more beautiful than they were before.
All in all, Stone Veneer and Stone Cladding is the right choice for you if you are looking for a natural looking stone that is easy to install, maintain and does not cost as much as real stone.