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Skills Required for a DIY Stone Veneer Project

The skills required for any DIY stone veneer project will depend on the materials and methods used for the job. For instance, if you opt to use natural stone cut for use as a veneer, you will need good building skills even if you don’t cut the stone to size yourself. If, on the other hand, you decide to use man-made stone veneer, it will be a lot easier and quicker to install. And if you choose to use Native Custom Stone’s ingenious Go-Stone Panels, you don’t need any special skills at all.

Generally, natural stone veneer is a job for the professionals. Because of the weight, it will require a foundation, and the cut-stone veneer units will have to be laid in mortar. Depending on the size of the stone used, it might even need steel reinforcing.

Manufactured stone is a lot easier to work with, and it doesn’t usually need any concrete foundation or base. Go-Stone panels are even lighter

Skills Needed for a Faux Stone Veneer Project

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Most faux stone veneer projects require basic building skills including knowledge of how to ensure everything is straight and square, as well as level and plumb. In essence, for any structure to be square it must have right-angled corners, horizontal surfaces must be flat and level and vertical surface must be plumb. All this means is that you need to know how to measure correctly and how to use a torpedo or spirit level since these tools allow you to check both horizontal and vertical surfaces. A builders’ square is useful for testing that corners are at right-angles.

While some faux stone veneer products can be laid dry and stacked without mortar, it is often better to use mortar. You can buy a pre-mixed product that comes in one bag for this.

It might take a bit of practice using a trowel to lay the mortar on the stone veneer, but it isn’t particularly different. If you work systematically, checking your vertical and horizontal levels as you go, there is no reason why you can’t achieve a professional finish.

Go-Stone is a unique product made partially from rubber tires. Because it comes in panels, it is a quicker process than laying a faux stone veneer. Nevertheless, you will need the same basic skills that relate to ensuring the veneer is straight, level, and plumb. Instead of working with mortar, Go-Stone panels are laid using a ceramic tile and stone adhesive.

Whether you opt for a faux stone veneer or Go-Stone panels, Native Custom Stone has products that offer lots of choices of finish and color. You’ll wonder why you ever considered using natural stone!

How Fake is Faux Stone?

By definition, faux stone is fake or false, or more kindly, it isn’t natural made stone.  However, because it is deliberately made in imitation of real stone, it doesn’t have to look fake at all.

So, perhaps the question should be: How can I prevent faux stone from looking fake? But first, it pays to get your head around the concept of faux stone.

Stack Stone
Stack Stone from Native Custom Stone

What is Faux Stone?

There are different types of faux stone, the most common being cast in molds using a fine-aggregate concrete. Molds are made from different types of naturally occurring rock and stone so that both surface finish and size mimic what is found in nature. The concrete used depends on the preference of manufacturers, but it is commonly made with a mixture of cement, suitable building sand, and very finely crushed stone rather than the coarse aggregate used for the concrete used for foundations and footings.

Traditionally, faux stone was only available in single units in imitation of the individual units a stone mason would prepare for building. Faux stone veneer is considerably thinner than full-scale rocks or stones.

Native Custom Stone produces several manufactured stone veneer products, including a range of Custom-Fit faux stone panels that interlock, simplifying the installation process for DIY enthusiasts.

Native Custom Stone also produces an eco-friendly variant of faux stone veneer made with recycled materials including rubber tires. Lightweight and easy to install, they are sold in a panelized form.

How to Prevent Faux Stone Looking Fake

When a stone mason builds a wall, he will choose his bonding pattern based on the stone used and the look required. Also, he will decide whether to lay the stone dry or to use mortar to bond it as bricklayers do when they build brick walls. Since no one individual rock or stone will look identical to another, there is no risk that the stone elements will look fake. But, the skill of a stonemason is to make the wall itself look natural!

If you’re going to build a faux stone wall or have one built, here are a few tips to help ensure it won’t look fake.

  • Choose a product that looks natural.
    • If using individual stones make sure you buy a good selection of different stones to be able to create a more random impression.
    • Faux stone panels are manufactured so that adjacent stones are not the same, making them a good option for DIY.
  • Choose a product that looks reasonably similar to natural stone found in your region and install it so that it looks like walls typically built with these materials.
  • Take care not to install faux stones and panels that are the same right next to or above one another. A repetitive pattern is a dead giveaway, and if a faux stone wall looks fake so will the faux stones it is built with.
  • Make sure that the design of the installation is something that could genuinely be built with natural stone. For instance, if it’s used above a wide opening and covers the lintel, it’s likely to look very fake.

Whether you want to use faux stone for a DIY project or have a contractor do the work for you, contact Native Custom Stone for more information. Alternatively, Go-Stone and Custom-Fit faux stone panels, and other simulated stone products are available from Home Depot online or from Build Direct.

Can I Build a Stone Wall Without a Concrete Base for Support?

Stone is a heavy, labor-intensive material that was commonly used for building centuries ago because it was so cheap. That was in the days before anyone ever dreamed of the day when simulated stone would be an alternative option.

Mojave Ledge Sitting Wall
Mojave Ledge Sitting Wall

Today, building with stone is a very expensive option that generally requires the services of a skilled stonemason.

While dry stone walls built outdoors don’t require a concrete foundation of any kind for support, the wall itself needs to have a wide base. As building progresses, the width of the wall decreases so that the finished structure has sloping walls. Whilst this type of structure is not suitable for the walls of a building, it could be used for a perimeter or garden wall.

A structural wall built with natural stone should be built on a solid concrete foundation designed to take the weight of the wall. The mass of the planned structure will be spread over the width of its foundation, in this way distributing the mass over a greater area. The actual size and design of the concrete foundation will, therefore, depend on the size and design of the house. Additionally, the load-bearing capacity of the soil will also be a factor.

While people do still build with stone, veneer, that is laid against a wood- or metal-framed wall is a cheaper, more viable option. But if natural stone is used, a concrete base will be needed, as will the services of a stonemason.

If a synthetic stone veneer is used, there is normally no need for special concrete foundations, irrespective of whether the simulated material is used on interior or exterior walls.

Stone Walls That Don’t Require a Concrete Base for Support

Native Custom Stone (NCS) produces a variety of stone veneer products, none of which require a concrete base or foundation for support. This is because the products weigh much less than natural stone or even manmade bricks and blocks.

Even the innovative, panelized Go-Stone veneer and interlocking Custom-Fit stone panels are simply applied to any surface that is structurally sound and clean. Absolutely no special foundations or structural alterations are necessary.

While standard manufactured stone veneer and Custom-Fit panels are installed using mortar, Go-Stone, which is made from mostly recycled products including old rubber tires, is installed using regular ceramic tile and stone adhesive. 

Native Custom Stone specializes in simulated stone veneer products including faux stone panels. These products are available from NCS, Build Direct, or from Home Depot online.

Build Your Own Outdoor Kitchen with Manufactured Stone

Outdoor Kitchen from #6 Walnut Stack stone from Native Custom Stone

In the summer months, there is nothing better for outdoor entertaining than an outdoor kitchen. The best type will include a place to cook, a place to clean, and storage space as well as seating for you and your family and friends. But the options are endless and the design choices as versatile as those you would consider for you indoor everyday kitchen.

An outdoor kitchen is more than just a deck or patio where you cook on a moveable barbecue unit like a Weber kettle or a gas cooker on wheels. To fulfill the definition, an outdoor kitchen should be built in and should incorporate all the necessary elements of your indoor kitchen. Ideally then, there will be cupboards and a sink with running water. Additionally, you might want to include a pizza oven, a fire pit, and maybe even a bar with a refrigerator.

The actual materials used to build your own outdoor kitchen are no different to the materials used for any other outdoor structures. Bricks and blocks are common and manufactured stone as a veneer has become increasingly popular in recent years. Stone veneer can be used as a cladding for ordinary cement or concrete bricks and blocks, or even for a framework made from lumber or steel and pressure-treated plywood or galvanized steel plate. Of course, solid natural stone is another option, but it’s heavy, expensive, and you’ll need a stonemason to cut and lay it. If you opt for concrete blocks and a stone veneer you could do it yourself!

Planning Your Outdoor Kitchen

The most important things to consider are:

  • What will be included in your outdoor kitchen. A gas unit will need a gas connection, and a sink will require plumbing. For the rest, the construction method you decide on will determine the skills needed for the project.
  • Exactly where it will be located. Both boundary lines and utility lines will have to be considered.
  • What permissions including permits you will need. Utility lines generally need safety permits. Your local authority will be able to advise whether you need plans and planning approval.
  • What sort of foundation, if any, will be required. However, this depends on what you are going to build. Many outdoor kitchen structures are defined as non-permanent because they literally sit on their own weight. 
  • What basic construction method you are going to follow. If you opt for a brick or block structure (blocks are probably the cheapest of all) you will need to know how to lay bricks or blocks or hire someone who does. Steel frames are relatively easy to install but might require some welding work.
  • Finish. A manufactured stone veneer will produce a magical effect with any of the construction methods chosen. 

Native Custom Stone offers stone veneer that mimics just about any type of natural stone from ashlar and stacked stone to river stone and great big blocks of stone. Because it is manufactured, it weighs a lot less than natural stone and can be installed easily and much more quickly. Call us to see which type of stone veneer will work best as a finish for your new outdoor kitchen project.

Properly Cleaning Manufactured Stone Veneer

We want to make sure that you keep your custom stone looking great for years. Part of this is making sure that it’s well maintained and clean. As you know, manufactured stone veneer is different than a natural stone, and needs to be cared for differently. A good cleaning every two-three months should keep your manufactured stone looking new.

Keep in mind when installing your stone not to leave mortar on any surface. Mortar should be brushed away as the stone or brick is installed. If the surface is properly protected during the application, cleanup will be much easier. After the mortar sets for 24 hours, wash the job with a water hose to eliminate excess dust. Once the Stone or brick veneer has dried, apply a sealer for maximum protection.

5 Steps to Properly Cleaning Manufactured Stone Veneer:

  1. Thoroughly mix approximately one cup of Laundry detergent into 3 gallons of hot water.  Never use detergents with bleach, any type of acid, or a pressure washer.
  2. Rinse the stone/brick with water to remove loose debris.
  3. Using a circular motion scrub the dirtiest areas first using a medium bristle brush.
  4. Rinse the cleaned area thoroughly, removing all detergent and suds.
  5. Let dry, if you still see dirt and debris, repeat the cleaning process. Once completely dry and clean, seal.

Remember you don’t need to clean your manufactured stone often, if there is a little mud or muck just rinse with a hose or water. Or, if you have accent stone veneer inside your home, just wipe it down with a damp cloth.

They do make special detergents for manufactured stone if you wanted to keep it on the safe side, but a mild dish detergent or even laundry detergent will do. If you don’t have manufactured stone in your home yet, but have been thinking about it, Native Custom Stone has a wonderful selection of manufactured stone veneers to choose from. They also have distributors all over Georgia, and you can buy online from Build Direct or Home Depot!

Use Native Custom Stone’s Go-Brick for a Magnificent Makeover

There was a time when paint was the only option for anyone wanting to transform an interior quickly, easily and effectively. While paint, and the colors it offers, can be an amazing tool for revamping a room, Native Custom Stone’s Go-Brick will enable you to create a totally new look that includes color, pattern and texture. It’s the perfect product to achieve a magical makeover in so little time and with so little effort, you’ll be wondering why it took you so long to try.

What is Go-Brick?

Go-BrickGo-Brick is a thin, lightweight brick veneer product that can be installed by anyone. One of a number of veneer products manufactured by Native Custom Stone, it is available in a number of colors in imitation of some of the most popular bricks used in the construction industry. But while regular bricks must be laid with mortar on a solid concrete foundation, Go-Brick doesn’t require any form of foundation or structural support. It doesn’t require any bricklaying skills either.

The bricks used to mold Go-Brick panels were all selected by hand to ensure the veneer would have a unique appearance and style. Each panel is approximately ½ inch thick and measures about 2¼ inches x 75/8 inches. The veneer is packaged in quantities that will cover 8½ square feet with 3/8 inch mortar joints. Customers are advised to mix panels from different boxes because colors do vary, and mixing them makes them look more realistic.

How to Achieve a Magnificent Makeover Using Go-Brick

Go-Brick can be used on all walls, and virtually any vertical surface. It is suitable for an entire room, or can be used to create feature walls. It is also suitable for use in kitchens and bathrooms, for example as a backsplash behind the sink. It works beautifully around fireplace mantels and in alcoves.

Standard colors range from Antique and Schoolhouse Red to Old Dixie Grey, Orchard Blend, Savannah Beach and Sunset Rust. Your choice will depend on the new color scheme you are planning for the room you are making over. You could of course redo your entire house using Go-Brick, in one color or several different ones.

The only tools you need to install Go-Brick panels are a measuring tape, notched trowel to apply tile adhesive to the back of the panels, and either grout applciator or small pointing tool depending on whether you are going to fill the joints with tile grout or mortar. Both options are acceptable. You should also work with a spirit level to ensure that the first row of panels is level. A chalk line can also be useful to ensure that subsequent rows remain level.

Even though you don’t need to be a skilled craftsman, you can choose a professional finish for the grout and make it look as if the brickwork has been deep raked, full brushed or full tooled, depending on the style chosen for the panels.

While it is not necessary to seal Go-Stone, Native Custom Stone does offer Natural Shield Sealer which is ideal if you are using the product for exterior walls, or somewhere that it might come into contact with oil. If used outside, the panels should be fixed to the wall using exterior rather than an interior tile adhesive.

Where to Buy Native Custom Stone’s Go-Brick

Suitable for professional interior designers and DIY home improvement enthusiasts, Go-Brick is available from Home Depot in a number of US states and also online from BuildDirect.com

ROI When Using Manufactured Stone

Anybody planning home improvements should assess what their return on investment (ROI) will be before they decide what to do and how much to spend. This applies to any project, even one that is primarily aimed to simply improve ones home environment. The reason is that there may be different options available to achieve similar goals, some of which will be more cost effective than others.

As an example, we are going to look at the benefits of using natural vs manufactured stone for home improvement projects, and then consider the ROI using manufactured stone.

Benefits of Using Natural vs Manufactured Stone

ROIWhile stone is one of the oldest and most revered building materials know to man, manufactured stone has opened up a host of opportunities in recent years. Molded to look exactly like the real thing, manufactured stone is lighter, cheaper, and much easier to work with. There are also some types of manufactured stone that are made specifically with the DIY market in mind, adding potential for an even greater ROI.

Natural stone, on the other hand, must be collected or quarried, cut so that it can be laid for walls, used for paving or as a veneer, and then laid with mortar. When used for building, natural stone requires a solid concrete foundation, which is often not a necessity when using manufactured stone.

ROI Using Manufactured Stone

When considering ROI for anything, including the use of manufactured stone for a building or renovation project, you need to work out the costs involved and weigh these against the financial benefits. The most obvious of these is how a home improvement project involving manufactured stone will increase the value of your property. It’s irrelevant whether you are planning to sell, either now or later, it only has to do with value.

Another ROI when using manufactured stone will likely be reduced maintenance costs. This is because manufactured stone doesn’t require staining, sealing or painting like other wall surfaces.

Whether manufactured stone is used for renovation or a new build, another ROI to consider is the ease of construction, and the fact that skilled stonemasons won’t be required. Also, the fact that substantial concrete foundations aren’t needed will also cut down on cost and therefore factor into the eventual ROI. Because construction is easier, time is also saved, cutting labor costs.

Manufactured Stone from Native Custom Stone

Native Custom Stone has a range of manufactured stone products including a variety of stone-lookalike units molded from fine-aggregate concrete as well as an innovative stone panel product that utilizes recycled rubber tires.

If you’d like to know more about Native Custom Stone’s manufactured stone products, you are welcome to contact us. Alternatively you can order our products from Home Depot online or from Build Direct.

Either way, you can count on a great ROI when using manufactured stone.

The Benefits of Manufactured vs Natural Stone

Stone is a beautiful building material, but it is expensive, difficult to transport, heavy to handle, and it requires very specific construction stonemason skills to cut and lay. Manufactured stone on the other hand is considerably cheaper, lighter, a lot easier to install, and it is more readily available than natural stone. Better still, it is available in a wide range of finishes and styles that look exactly like different types of natural stone.

Manufactured vs Natural StoneAnother of the most valuable benefits of manufactured vs natural stone is that it can be used internally to revamp surfaces without the mess associated with stonework.

Additionally, because manufactured stone is available in architectural grade stone, professional companies that offer building and renovating services prefer it because they are able to provide a more reliable, quality service for a lower price.

Availability of Manufactured vs Natural Stone

Natural stone is quarried and varies according to what occurs naturally in different states. So you will find that sandstone is common in some areas, while flint, shale, quartz or granite is more common elsewhere.

Natural stone is also cut in different ways, to form large blocks or pieces that can be roughly stacked. River rocks, found in riverbeds and valleys, is generally rounded – because it has been washed by water over time – and is found in many colors and shapes. So too is field stone, though it is more textured and unevenly worn that river rock.

Ultimately, if you are opting for natural stone, you will need to use what is found on your own land (if you are lucky enough to own property large enough to have sufficient natural stone for building), or in local quarries. Some construction outlets supply stone, but local availability will link closely to price.

If you – or your contractor – are going to bring in natural stone from other areas, this will inevitably increase your costs.

Manufactured stone, on the other hand, relies solely on the types, styles, and colors created by the manufacturer. These may be cast in fine-aggregate concrete using a mold, or formed in some other material. Generally, it can be made to imitate any form of natural stone.

Georgia-based Native Custom Stone has a range of relatively conventional cast-stone products in a wide range of styles and finishes. The company also produces innovative manufactured stone panels made primarily from recycled rubber tires. All are available from BuildDirect.com, select Home Depot stores or online from www.homedepot.com. Whichever type of manufactured stone you choose, there will be no quarries and no dirty work for you or your contractor.

Versatility of Manufactured vs Natural Stone

Manufactured stone is considerably more versatile than natural stone, and a lot easier to use. For example, once you have a basic structure, be it a house or a freestanding wall, you can use manufactured stone veneer to completely change the finish and look of your home, or part of it. This means that it is also suitable for initial construction as well as for renovations.

While both natural and manufactured stone may be used inside the house and outside, natural stone isn’t an easy option for renovations, unless they incorporate additions that involve new walls.

Installation Techniques of Manufactured vs Natural Stone

The installation techniques of manufactured stone are much simpler than the construction methods required to lay natural stone. For instance natural stone must be laid on a solid concrete foundation and cutting of the stone can be a challenge.

While most cast faux stone should be laid with mortar, the reduced weight of the units makes them easier to handle than natural stone blocks. Native Custom Stone’s Go-Stone panels are even easier to work with as they are laid using tile adhesive, so no mortar is required.

If you’d like to know more about the benefits of manufactured vs natural stone, contact Native Custom Stone.

Native Custom Stone – Natural vs. Manufactured Stone (weight heavy in pros favoring manufactured), ROI using manufactured stone

Choose Manufactured Stone Veneer That Looks Like Local Stone

Good quality manufactured stone veneer provides an amazing alternative to real stone, particularly when it looks exactly as if it was quarried or even just found in your area.

There are a number of different types of manufactured stone veneer that use a variety of materials including lightweight aggregates, Portland cement, and iron oxide pigments that help to create the impression of real stone.

Manufactured Stone Veneer - Go-BrickGenerally manufactured stone veneer is not a structural product, and so therefore isn’t used to build with. Instead it is used to clad a variety of wall-type structures made from blocks or bricks and mortar, or those that are metal- or wood-framed.

One of the most attractive advantages of using manufactured stone veneer to achieve a natural stone finish on walls is the fact that no concrete foundation or other type of structural support is needed. It is quick and easy to install, and costs considerably less than a natural stone wall does to build.

While most manufactured stone veneer is intended for both indoor and outdoor use, an innovative Go-Stone panel version manufactured by Native Custom Stone, primarily from rubber tires, is a product used mostly to clad walls and other indoor surfaces.

How Manufactured Stone Veneer is Made

Whatever materials are used to make manufactured stone veneer, these products are cast in molds that enable manufacturers to replicate the texture and look of natural stone. Pigments are used to simulate colors, include those produced on Go-Stone panels.

Molds are usually made from rocks that have been quarried in a particular area, making it possible to choose a finish that could quite conceivably have been found nearby. Of course because the veneer is manufactured in a factory, it is also possible to choose finishes that replicate stone that isn’t found in your area, and would be extremely costly to transport to where you live.

Manufactured Stone Veneer Finishes and Textures

The finishes and textures simulated during the manufacture of stone veneer products are intended to reproduce different types of stone as well as a variety of ways stonemasons cut natural stone. Furthermore, these finishes can be used to effectively mimic different wall structures, a dry stone wall for example.

Native Custom Stone has a range of styles and finishes ranging from what look like large chunks of cut stone, to rugged ledge stone, and smooth river rocks. All are available in a wide range of color palettes that add to their visual versatility.

  • Castle Rock simulates neatly cut stone of various sizes that can be laid to replicate an architecturally elegant building – or a castle.
  • Country Villa also comprises cut stone of different sizes, but the look is less formal and suits a range of architectural styles. It is available in 24 color variations that replicate a variety of rock types including sandstone.
  • Rubble Stone or Ashlar mimics a finely dressed stone that can be dry stacked or installed using mortar to achieve joints that add to the walls realistic appearance. It’s a good option for those wishing to create a traditional look from the old south using manufactured stone veneer.
  • Stack Stone that, as its name suggests, is ideal for copying the effect of stone that has been dry stacked. Thinner than Rubble Stone, it produces a clean and contemporary effect.
  • Ledge Stone is also thin, but it is has a much rougher texture than Stack Stone and is available in more shapes and sizes. This is a great choice for anyone who wants to create the impression that every stone was hand selected.
  • River Rock comes in various sizes and a wide range of shapes, just as smooth river rocks do in nature. Installed using mortar, River Rock looks exactly as if you’ve spent hours selecting the right stones from a local river bed.
  • Field Stone has a rugged texture intended to replicate the appearance of walls built from local stone found on site. It can be used to create the look of a dry stacked wall in the country, or combined with other types of stone for a completely different effect.
  • Go-Stone panels look like cut stone once installed. Although there are fewer color and texture combinations when compared to Native Custom Stone’s other manufactured stone veneer products, these innovative faux stone panels are three times faster to lay than other types.

The choice is yours. Contact Native Custom Stone for more information.

Choosing the Best Custom Stone Veneer Style for Your Home

Stone is a beautifully natural finish for the inside and outside of any home, but it can be very expensive and it requires specialist skills to lay – even though it is one of the oldest building materials used by man. But the good news is that modern technology has made stone much more accessible in the form of new-age “stone” veneer. It looks real, feels real, is lighter than the real thing, and it’s both cheaper and easier to install.

If you like the idea of stone veneer rather than using heavy, expensive quarried stone, and you start shopping around, you will find that not all manufactured stone is created equal. Simulated stone has been made from relatively lightweight precast concrete for decades. It’s relatively inexpensive and can look stunning, however, it’s much easier to lay than standard blocks or bricks. In addition to these traditional precast manufactured stone products, there is now another lighter, simpler, easier option that is suitable for interior projects, both big and small.

A Georgia-based company, Native Custom Stone, manufactures architectural stone and stone lookalike veneer that can be used to clad just about any surface. Interior products don’t need a concrete foundation or base to support the manufactured stone products, and you don’t need any mortar or special tools to install it. It’s lightweight, incredibly easy to work with, indistinguishable visibly from natural stone, and effortless to maintain. Easy-to-lay using tile adhesive, Go-Stone interior panels from Native Custom Stone are manufactured from discarded rubber tires that have been shredded. Similarly, their Go-Brick range mimics tumbled and face brick surfaces. All panels are supplied in boxes and are assembled easily, almost like a 3D jigsaw puzzle.

Additionally, the company has more traditional products that are suitable for outdoor cladding and siding, enabling you to transform even the plainest little house. These may also be used for retaining walls and other garden features, including freestanding pillars, flower boxes, and even firepits.

Overall, custom stone products provide an ideal solution for homeowners who want to upgrade their homes, particularly those who want to do it themselves. The greatest challenge is deciding which stone veneer will suit your home best.

Types of Manufactured Stone for Your Home

Dawson County Ledge

There are as many types of manufactured stone as there are types of natural stone; the difference though is that you don’t only have access to stone that occurs locally. With manufactured stone, the choice is much, much greater, depending of course on the stone sourced for molds. You can choose to have a randomly laid stone effect, a split-stone effect, or traditionally laid brick. There are so many color options and “stone” sizes you’ll be spoilt for choice. Really, it just depends on the type of interior accent you are looking for.

Native Custom Stone Offers the Following Styles to Create a Custom Look

  • Country Villa creates a rustic random effect that mimics the work of ageless stone masonry. It’s slightly uneven on the finished face, and shows no sign of mortar being used to bond the units.
  • Castle Rock is also random in terms of size and color, but it has a smoother and more regular finish. This one is perfect for the DIYer who wants to make his home his castle.
  • Rubble Stone (Ashlar) will achieve a lovely traditional effect. It can be used with or without the addition of mortar joints.
  • Stack Stone is a clean, contemporary option that typifies a well executive split stone finish. Even though it combines a number of different sizes, it has absolute authenticity.
  • Ledge Stone is very similar to Stack Stone, but with defined texture. Shapes and sizes are also more irregular, and the effect more rugged overall.
  • Field Stone is the look you might choose for garden walls and other outdoor features. It may be used to achieve a relatively rugged effect, either dry-stacking it or laying it with a mortar joint. It also works well combined with other types, including ledge stone.
  • River Rock typifies the effect you would achieve by using a mix of water-worn stones pressed into mortar.

Whatever appeals to you, one thing is for certain: there is a synthetic stone veneer that you can use to improve the look of your home from Native Custom Stone. And if you want to, you can do-it-yourself with their options like Go-Stone and Go-Brick!