Stone Veneer VS Natural Stone

Stone Veneer Siding is specifically manufactured to resemble natural stone as closely as possible. Nowadays, the stone veneer looks so real that the only noticeable difference isn't really seen, it's felt. The difference is felt in your wallet! Stone veneer siding material cost and the cost to install veneer are shockingly less expensive than going with natural stone. We install both but it's hard to argue with savings!

What is Stone Veneer?

Stone veneer goes by many names including; architectural stone, manufactured stone, and cultured stone. All of these names are essentially used to describe an engineered stone that is designed to resemble a natural stone. Cosmetically the materials are almost indistinguishable which is why many choose veneer due to the large savings and the incredible variety of styles.

What are the Pros and Cons of Stone Veneer?

PROS

Plenty of customizability so you can get exactly the look you love.
Stone veneer is a great way to add a unique and attractive look to any home. It is much less expensive than real stone and can be installed quickly and easily.
Considered a sustainable building material.
Stone veneer is also very durable and can last for many years with minimal maintenance.
Cheaper to install than natural stone.
It is also fire-resistant.

CONS

Slightly more expensive than vinyl siding.

The takaway.

Stone veneer siding is a less expensive and reliable alternative that achieves the look and value that natural stone provides. There is also an extremely wide range of colors and designs to fit the needs of any project. The biggest reason to choose stone veneer siding over natural stone is that it provides essentially the same look for much less.