Have you been thinking of adding stone to your fireplace or wall? There is another material you can consider: Natural stone veneer. We’ll share some facts about the benefits and drawbacks associated with bricks and natural stone veneer to make your decision easier.
Natural Stone Veneers are Less Expensive
Depending on your budget, saving may be the most important thing in your list. If that’s the case, natural stone veneer is nearly always going to be more affordable than bricks. This isn’t just about the material cost, but also the construction, cleaning, and even the installation costs. The latter can mean labor will be less expensive, too.
Both Have a Similar Appearance
A few years back, brick veneer looked nothing like actual bricks. You could immediately tell the difference. Nowadays many veneers are made from shale and clay and these materials can mimic the feel and look of bricks perfectly. What sets these materials apart is that bricks are thicker when compared to veneers. While brick thickness can range from three to four inches, veneers might only be a single inch thick.
Veneer is lighter in Weight
The fact that natural stone veneer is much lighter than stone bricks has a few benefits. The biggest one is that veneer is going to be easier to move around and get in place during installation. For the same reason they can also be installed on most walls with ease.
If you are ready to install natural stone veneer in your home or office, the experts at StoneHardscapes can help you get things in order. We offer stone veneers, stone pavers, stone coping, and much more. If you would like to learn more or see our products, you can visit Sitename.
