Stone Veneer Thickness Walls
Veneer stone is about half the weight of natural stone of the same size.
Stone veneer thickness walls. This product is panelized to provide a dramatic texture and aesthetically appealing design which is ready to be installed from the box to the wall in minutes using deck screws. The right stone. Thin veneer because of its light weight generally less than 15 lbs per square foot does not require a weight bearing foundation. Our kenai stacked stone veneer profile offers the our kenai stacked stone veneer profile offers the natural appearance of authentic dry stacked stone but without the weight and the difficulty of installing real stone.
A sub category called thin stone veneer ranges from 1 inch to 2 inch thick. Trowel mortar onto the wall in a 5 sq. In many instances a larger full stone veneer is simply more practical for a large area of wall that needs to be covered. Full stone veneers will have a better range of larger sized pieces than thin veneer.
Apply a thin layer of mortar to the back of the stone and then press it entirely into the texture somewhat in the manner of lightly buttering bread. Area to thick and press the faux stone unit into the mortar with a slight rotation back and forth. Veneer stone face sizes can be as large as 14 inches in diameter. This is because thin stone veneers work better in smaller sizes in order to reduce breakage in both fabricating and handling.
Each one of our stone veneer products are meticulously engineered to meet the cultured stone standard. All you need to do is select the style that fits your vision. Our thin stone veneer products consist of quarried and weathered natural stones that have been cut thin 1 inch thick and weigh less than 15 lbs square foot. Use it for interior or exterior projects including stone siding fireplaces foundations and any other architectural construction project that demands the finest surface covering.
1370 grand avenue building b san marcos ca 92078 usa call 800 925 1491. The bedding plane is most important for rubble walls. Preferably stone veneer should be 4 to 6 inches thick. This allows for variations in the stone and provides a suitable bedding plane for the anchors.
Full dimension veneer stone starts at around 2 inches thick and increases to around 6 to 8 inches thick. Thin veneer is 2 thick stone typically used for application in the interior exterior of houses fireplaces and other wall applications where weight and installation time are a factor.