Stone Veneer Siding & Installation

Why Ontario, CA Homeowners Choose Stone Veneer

Stone veneer gives you the beauty and prestige of natural stone without the structural challenges. Full-thickness stone is heavy and expensive. It requires extensive foundation support and adds serious cost to any project. Stone veneer weighs a fraction of full stone but looks identical once installed. Most people cannot tell the difference even up close.

Your home's exterior makes a statement. Stucco and siding are fine, but they are common. Stone creates instant curb appeal and sets your home apart. It signals quality, permanence, and attention to detail. Stone veneer also solves practical problems. It hides outdated siding, covers damaged exterior walls, and provides excellent weather protection.

At OT Ontario Masonry, we have installed stone veneer on hundreds of homes throughout Ontario, CA. We work with both natural stone veneer and manufactured stone products. We know which products hold up best in our climate, how to install them for maximum durability, and how to create designs that complement your home's architecture. Whether you want to accent one wall or transform your entire exterior, we deliver professional results that last.

Natural Stone Veneer vs. Manufactured Stone

You have two main options when choosing stone veneer. Both have advantages depending on your priorities:

Natural Stone Veneer

Natural stone veneer is real stone cut into thin pieces. It has authentic texture, color variation, and character that comes from nature. Every piece is unique. Common types include slate, limestone, quartzite, and granite. Natural stone costs more than manufactured products but offers unmatched authenticity. It is also extremely durable. Natural stone veneer can last the lifetime of your home with minimal maintenance.

Manufactured Stone Veneer

Manufactured stone veneer is made from concrete molded and colored to look like natural stone. Modern products are remarkably realistic. They come in consistent sizes and shapes, which speeds installation and reduces waste. Manufactured veneer costs less than natural stone and weighs even less, which simplifies installation. Leading brands like Cultured Stone and Eldorado Stone offer excellent quality with warranties backing their products.

Popular Stone Veneer Styles

Stone veneer comes in many styles. Ledgestone creates a stacked, horizontal look that works well on modern homes. Fieldstone gives a rustic, old-world appearance with irregular shapes and sizes. River rock offers smooth, rounded stones for a natural, organic feel. Ashlar creates a formal look with rectangular stones in organized patterns. We help you choose the style that best matches your vision and your home's architecture.

Our Stone Veneer Installation Process

Professional installation makes all the difference with stone veneer. Proper technique ensures the veneer stays attached, sheds water correctly, and looks great for decades. Here is our proven installation process:

• Detailed consultation to select stone style and plan the design
• Surface preparation including cleaning and repair of substrate
• Installation of weather-resistant barrier for moisture protection
• Metal lath attachment to create proper bonding surface
• Scratch coat application for maximum adhesion
• Careful stone placement with proper spacing and pattern
• Professional grouting for finished appearance
• Sealing when appropriate for the stone type
• Complete cleanup and final inspection

Water management is critical for stone veneer. We install proper weather barriers behind the veneer and create weep holes at the bottom. This allows any moisture that gets behind the stone to drain out instead of causing problems. We also pay attention to how the veneer meets other materials. Proper flashing around windows, doors, and roof lines prevents water intrusion.

Design planning sets great installations apart from mediocre ones. We lay out the pattern before installation to ensure balanced appearance. We mix stone from different boxes to blend color variation naturally. We plan corner and edge details for clean transitions. We also consider how the stone interacts with your home's existing features. The goal is to make the veneer look like it was always part of the original design.

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