Your Intro to Stone Veneer Installation
Our stone veneer installation service provides Connecticut homeowners with a lightweight and high-end option to dress your home, without the need for heavy structural support. Our team expertly applies thin-cut natural or manufactured stone to exteriors, fireplaces, and accent walls. It provides a premium aesthetic on almost any surface.
Our veneer service offers a faster, more adaptable installation that doesn’t sacrifice durability. We take great care to ensure that your new veneer can withstand New England’s freeze-thaw cycles by using specific mortars and jointing techniques. The result is: a maintenance-free, weather-resistant finish you’re sure to love.
Why it matters
DIY Nightmare
Amateur installation can create common failure points, such as moisture trapped behind the stone, which can lead to mold growth and wood rot. A professional ensures all those weaknesses are covered.
New England Climate
Connecticut’s climate is brutal on masonry projects. Special adhesives offer bonding strength and the ability to handle constant expansion and contraction caused by temperature swings.
Thermal and Fire Resistance
Stone is a natural insulator. Adding a layer of veneer stone can help regulate internal temperatures. It also serves as a fireproof barrier, as the stone itself is non-combustible.
our design and installation process
01
Style Consultation
Rather than dropping a catalog on your lap and telling you to pick something, we walk through your property with you and make suggestions based on what we believe would work best. We can offer physical samples so you can see exactly how textures and colors look against your property.
02
Weatherproofing
What’s behind the stone is more important than the stone itself. Before a single piece is installed, our team secures sheets of wire mesh, which are then coated with a layer of special mortar designed to create a rough bonding surface and a waterproof layer.
03
Precision Installation
Each piece that’s installed is carefully shaped and placed like a puzzle. Generous amounts of mortar coat the backs of each stone, providing even, complete coverage. Our team is trained to avoid repetitive patterns and long vertical joints, telltale signs of low quality.
04
Detail and Cleanup
Grout is the final touch to any veneer stone project, unless, of course, you request no joints. Our team takes the time to smooth out every joint, wrap up the project, and tie the look together. Once we’re done, we take the time to clean your property, leaving it better than we found it.
Features and Options
Ledge Stone
Thin strips of stone that create a rugged, stacked appearance. This style is perfect for modern fireplace accents.
Field Stone
Irregular, rounded, or angular stones are meant to mimic stones gathered straight from the earth. This is a great style for anyone looking to mimic that old New England style.
Cobblestone/Mosaic
A blend of medium-sized, roughly square and rectangular stones that provide a classic look.
Joint Styles
There is a surprising amount of variation when installing veneer stones. You can opt for a standard style, which is slightly recessed to let the individual stones pop. There is also over grout, where the edges of the stone are slightly covered. Finally, there is dry-stacking, where no mortar shows, creating a sleek finish.
Natural or Manufactured
Veneer stone is most commonly sold as natural. Real stone is quarried from the earth and cut into thin slices. Modern stonework also offers manufactured concrete options. It is incredibly lightweight and offers a variety of colors and pigments.
Custom Corners
Corner transitions can be a tell-tale sign of a professional mason. We use pieces cut to specific L-shapes, creating a smooth transition and adding depth to the stonework.
Service area
We proudly provide paver patio installation in towns across Litchfield and New Haven Counties, as well as surrounding areas.
- Watertown
- Woodbury
- Southbury
- Middlebury
- Litchfield
- Morris
- Bethleham
- Thomaston
- Prospect
- Cheshire
- West Hartford
- Oxford
FAq
Frequently Asked Questions
Can stone veneer be installed over my existing brick or siding?
When it comes to brick or concrete, in most cases, yes, veneer can be installed directly on top. However, if you’re interested in replacing wood or vinyl siding, the existing siding must be removed, and a proper base must be installed for the veneer to adhere.
How long would a typical installation take?
This highly depends on the scope and size of the job, of course. Veneer installation can take anywhere from 3 to 5 days to several weeks. Again, this is heavily dependent on the size of your project; an accurate timeline can be provided once we receive the project details.
Does veneer stone require any maintenance?
A big upside to veneer is that it requires low maintenance! It requires no painting or staining, and for exterior installs, an occasional rinse with a garden hose to remove dust or pollen is more than enough.
How much value does veneer stone actually add to my property?
Veneer stone is among the best options for adding value to your home. Because it improves curb appeal, the first thing a buyer sees, it helps homes sell faster and for a premium compared to those with standard siding.
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