Authentic stone adds character, durability, and attractive color to your home or business. It also allows you to highlight existing architectural features or add natural beauty to an otherwise plain space. In short, natural stone ensures your space is truly one-of-a-kind.
While there are many benefits to installing stone in a home or business, there are also challenges. Chief among these obstacles are weight and cost. Natural stone can be heavy, and thick pieces of stone often require additional construction – not to mention it is very expensive to ship heavy stone.
Fortunately for homeowners and contractors alike, these problems have been solved with Real Rock® Thin Stone Veneer. It’s time to Say No to Faux™ stone and say yes to Real Rock®.
What is Real Rock® Thin Stone Veneer?
Real Rock® Thin Stone Veneer is natural stone harvested from the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Our unique and luxurious stone is cut in-house, into slim and manageable pieces, by the team of master fabricators at Lamb Stone.
Real Rock® Thin Stone Veneer pieces are typically about 1 ½ inches thick. For comparison, Real Rock® finishes with a 2-inch wall depth after installation while traditional thick wall stone finishes with a depth of 6 inches. Due to the relative thinness of the pieces, Real Rock® Thin Stone Veneer is lightweight – making it the perfect addition to interior and exterior walls. In most cases, Thin Stone Veneer can even be installed without additional footings or ledgings.
When is Real Rock® Thin Stone Veneer a Good Choice?
Since Real Rock® Thin Stone Veneer is natural stone, it can be used for a variety of projects, both indoors and outdoors. This material is a great choice for any residential or commercial project that could benefit from the beauty and durability of authentic Southern Appalachian Stone™.
Home and Business Exteriors
If you want to add character to the exterior of your home or business, Real Rock® Thin Stone Veneer is the obvious choice. Real Rock® is incredibly durable and naturally resistant to UV damage – making it the perfect material for most outdoor applications.
Patio and Garden Walls
You can install Real Rock® Thin Stone Veneer on the face of a block wall to build a stone wall that is less labor intensive and lower cost than a traditional wall built of thick stone. It is also perfect for veneering a patio kitchen space.
Real Rock® Thin Stone Veneer is available in 70+ patterns that pair with other Lamb Stone products such as Flagstone and Thick Wall Stone when necessary. This coordination allows you to create a seamless look for patios or other outdoor spaces while keeping costs lower than using only thick stone.
Interior Walls and Fireplaces
If you want to add a stone accent wall or fireplace, Real Rock® Thin Stone Veneer is the best choice. This product allows you to capture the beauty of authentic Southern Appalachian Stone™ without losing valuable floor space. Most importantly, the relative light weight of Real Rock™ means you can install it anywhere, including non-weight bearing walls.
Real Rock® Thin Stone Veneer Installation
Real Rock® Thin Stone Veneer can be installed on virtually any surface, including concrete, plywood, drywall, paneling, and even metal. It is typically applied using only a scratch coat and rich mortar. However, some surfaces – such as drywall or smooth surfaces – require additional preparation including a moisture barrier and metal lath.
Since Real Rock® Thin Stone Veneer is lightweight, it doesn’t typically require additional structural support or construction. It is also simple to install, so it can be hung by DIY enthusiasts or professional masons.
Real Rock® Thin Stone Veneer Outperforms Faux Stone – Say No to Faux™!
Faux stone is made from tinted concrete poured into a mold. This synthetic color fades over time, and chips or breaks in the “stone” reveal the concrete underneath. Within a few years, this unsightly aging process can make your building look cheaper than if you hadn’t installed a stone lookalike at all.
Luckily, fading is not a characteristic of real stone, and chips simply reveal more beautiful rock underneath. That’s because Real Rock® Thin Stone Veneer is natural stone all the way through.
Those on a budget often choose faux stone because they don’t know about Real Rock® Thin Stone Veneer. Real Rock® delivers greater durability and vastly superior aesthetic appeal at a comparable price. So, be smart and Say No to Faux™!
How much does Real Rock® Thin Stone Veneer cost?
Compared to thick wall stone, Real Rock® Thin Stone Veneer is typically more expensive per square foot. This higher price is due to the additional work needed to cut the stone to slim pieces.
While Real Rock® Thin Stone Veneer is more expensive per square foot, it is much lighter than thick wall stone which greatly minimizes shipping costs. Also, Thin Stone Veneer doesn’t typically require any additional structural support, which reduces construction costs. Finally, Real Rock® Thin Stone Veneer is easier to install than thick wall stone which minimizes masonry costs. These factors make Real Rock® a more cost-effective solution than full bed stone.
When you need authentic stone for your home or business, look no further than Real Rock® Thin Stone Veneer. This product can save you money while providing the beauty and durability of natural stone.
Don’t Settle for Less Than Real Rock®
Our company, Lamb Stone, in Oneonta, Alabama is your only source for Authentic Southern Appalachian Stone™ and Real Rock® Thin Stone Veneer. With Real Rock®, you can bring the majesty and durability of natural stone to your home or business at a price that matches your budget.
For over 50 years, Lamb Stone has provided wholesale and retail stone for both residential and commercial projects. As a fourth-generation family-owned business, we treat all our customers like a part of the Lamb Stone family.
Our friendly customer service team can help you find the Real Rock® product that matches your design and budget needs. Once you’ve chosen from our 70+ beautiful patterns, our master masons can install your Real Rock® Thin Stone Veneer to ensure it lasts for decades to come.
To learn more, contact us.