Our panels and siding are molded from actual rock stone and brick so they are lightweight durable realistic and easy to install.
How to install rock siding for houses.
Cover the exterior walls with a waterproof underlayment.
Natural stone is built to stand the test of time and can last indefinitely.
Mortar one stone at a time.
I am using special siding clamps that lets me do everything solo.
Real bricks and stone are heavy and need solid support.
Faux stone can be adhered to walls with mortar.
Faux panels are made of a high density polyurethane.
Press the panels firmly into the mortar sort of using a circular push movement to make sure the mortar adheres properly.
Place each rock against the wall press.
Applying mortar to faux stone veneer.
Apply the faux rock panels to the wall applying about an inch of mortar to the back.
The most obvious drawback for cladding the exterior of your home with authentic stone is its cost.
Reasons to install stone siding.
Mix mortar once the wall is prepared and spread 1 2 to 3 4 inch of mortar on the back of each stone piece with a mason s trowel.
While each type of stone used in exterior siding has slightly different characteristics you can feel good about choosing siding.
Install the underlayment from the base of the wall to the top and overlap edges of different sheets by 3 inches to prevent leaks.
In this video i am using lp smartside lap siding to side my house.
Stone siding for homes is commonly made from sandstone limestone and granite although virtually any type of rock that can be dug out of a quarry is usable as a siding material.
Work from the middle of the wall out either side tapering the amount used until hitting the wall edges.