Angle iron is also necessary above doors and windows to support the brick directly above.
How to replace siding with stone veneer.
Apply mortar and attach stones once the lath is attached apply mortar to the lath 1 16 to 1 8 thick.
If stones or bricks have fallen off the siding they need to be replaced.
Either the same stone can be put back or a new matching stone can be used.
First you can gently remove any stones or parts of stones left in the area.
Hold the stone against the surface for five seconds until it sets.
Then apply mortar to the stone and attach to the surface.
Carefully remove the rest of the stone that remains in the area as it s easiest to start laying stones from scratch.
According to the same source the mortar used on the back of the replacement stone veneer should be applied with a pointed trowel.
When you re only removing the lower portion of your home s vinyl siding to install a brick or stone wainscot if local code allows you can dig just below grade and bolt angle iron to the foundation to serve as the new brick ledge.