How To Landscape Using Stone Veneer

| Sunday, February 13, 2011
By Stephen Mieler


Imagine coming home from a long day and spending a little time unwinding within a sanctuary which is your very own - dining outdoors on a tasty meal prepared in your own outdoor kitchen or chilling by the fireplace in an outdoor living room. If it seems too good to be real, think again.

You are able to create beautiful outdoor living spaces by creating and landscaping with stone veneer. Of course, it isn't a load bearing material, but it is beautiful, practical, and less challenging to work with than natural stone. Let's discuss more about it.

A lot of us are seeking methods to personalize our homes, so they reflect our personalities much more accurately and act as comfy areas to unwind. However, lots of projects, like complicated brick and stonework, are far more effort than most of us want to put in, plus they need lots of specialized training.

That's why stone veneer, made from polyurethane, is such an awesome idea. These faux panels are produced from a heavy duty form of polymer sheeting that has a durability you might not associate with polyurethane, and they appear just like actual stone.

You'll be amazed at how realistic they actually are. It truly is tough to tell unless you are very close to the piece of veneer. Usually this faux veneer is made between five eighths of an inch thick to more than 3 inches thick, depending on texture and the use to which it's to be put.

Stone veneer type materials are far more versatile than you may believe, and they're easier and quicker to install, too. You'll save plenty of time and money just by utilizing it.

Stone veneer is extremely versatile. Many people think about just utilizing it as exterior house siding, however it can do a lot of other things.

Use stone veneer to protect outdoor tables, bars or low walls that create the boundaries of one's outdoor living spaces, for instance. Use it within, or as a landscaping element.

There are a great number of options with faux stone panels, specifically if you take it into your outdoor space. It looks excellent, adds texture and color to your home, and increases perceived value and curb appeal.




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