How To Put Stone Siding On A House

When a house is under construction and a natural stone or brick facing is planned the builder usually builds the brick ledge into the foundation by extending the foundation past the house framing.

How to put stone siding on a house.

Apply mortar and attach stones once the lath is attached apply mortar to the lath 1 16 to 1 8 thick. How to add stone to the exterior of a house 1. Hold the stone against the surface for five seconds until it sets. Make certain that the top of the first stone run is even both to prevent wavering lines and to help speed up the placement of additional stone runs.

Press the stone firmly against the lath to anchor it in place. Faux stone can be adhered to walls with mortar. Begin your first line of siding along the ground. Mix a batch of mortar using two parts washed sand to one part portland.

Clean the back of the veneer stones with a power washer. Then apply mortar to the stone and attach to the surface. Real bricks and stone are heavy and need solid support. Cover the exterior walls with a waterproof underlayment.