Architecturally engineered stone veneer provides the crafted finish at a fraction of the cost of natural stone material. The speed of construction is greatly increased because pre-engineered techniques provide material to the job site that requires no extra time for cutting and fitting the stones for proper fit. The cultured, or man made stone, is a very dependable product. Colors are mixed evenly and this prevents fade or color change due to heating and cooling cycles.
Many producers have developed man made material from recycled materials. The waste from stone quarries and brick recycling are pulverized, heated and dried then mixed with the required colorant. The liquid mixture is then poured into molds and cast into shapes that can be set together for a stunning wall finish. Your builder and building materials provider have the resources to design and deliver stone veneer for any size job.
If your project is a remodel, manufactured stone can save thousands of dollars because it can be placed on any structurally sound wall. It has the ability to change the appearance of a cinder block wall and give it the look of custom stone work. Many times, by using fabricated stone, large amounts of costly and time consuming labor are greatly reduced, not to mention the frustration factor.
Pre-cast stone veneer has the same heat and cold values of natural material. No sacrifice is made for using cultured materials. Large jobs such as resurfacing wall sections of a hundred feet or more in length can be done for thousands of dollars less than any other wall finishing process. If you have a commercial situation this is the answer to that problem.
Products are available in any stone material design and finish that occurs in nature. The selection in color closely rivals their natural cousins. Shipping and handling is more efficient because waste is reduced. Any time a pre-designed system can be used in any part of the project the owner would be well-advised to investigate the options. Most applications for man made stone are designed to work in conjunction with other wall construction and finish techniques, and provide an overall project that when completed will give a lifetime of service and value.
Owners of older homes that require an indoor project material will be rewarded by using brick and fabricated stone in the desired style selection. When new counter tops are being installed, brick veneer can be used instead of granite or marble for the back splash and side finishing material to give the appearance of a solid brick construction. This motif has all the ambiance and charm that a cozy kitchen generates when the materials come together for a comfortable and serviceable surface.
Though stone veneer is not designed for structural uses, it is sturdy enough to take the every day use and abuse that today's growing families can dish out. Any time a project can be done using a man made stone or brick veneer the outcome will be successful and add beauty and charm to the home or office for a life time.
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