The Affordable Allure of Manufactured and Thin Stone Veneer
Stone has been used in construction for thousands of years. In just the last few hundred years, it has come to represent permanence, strength and an unsurpassed level of class and distinction. And in the last few decades, it's come to mean symbolize one more thing: megabucks! EVERYBODY knows that stone masonry comes with a big price tag. Too often, the perception is that stone is "beyond" budgetary limitations. Until now.
Real, thin stone veneer and manufactured stone veneer haven't changed all the rules-they've shattered them. Across the nation, from banks to restaurants to retail stores and high end homes, stone veneer has turned the stone masonry world on its ear. In new construction applications, the savings and advantages are simple: veneer doesn't need a concrete footing that starts below the frost line, like conventional masonry. And installation occurs at a rapid rate, slashing labor costs.
But there's an even more attractive application: Retrofit. Now, buildings and homes with dated brick, EFIS and vinyl siding can get a facelift for the million-dollar-look of the end product for a fraction of the price! Real stone veneer can change the look of a ‘Brady Bunch'-style home from the 1970's and its outdated fireplace inside. Too often, in new construction homes, the foundations are ugly, poured concrete. Stone veneer allows customers to put the "finishing touch" on a high-end project.
Perhaps the most important contribution stone veneer can make is in its commercial applications. New buildings can have the look and appeal of stone for far less than previously thought. Existing businesses can take advantage of a whole new look, virtually a new building, for short money when compared to the cost of new, commercial construction. Contact Olde Mohawk today to learn how stone veneer can improve your home or business!