Stone Veneer Siding & Installation
Transform your home's exterior with beautiful, durable stone veneer installed by Clovis masonry experts.
The Appeal and Benefits of Stone Veneer
Stone veneer gives your home the timeless beauty and elegance of natural stone at a fraction of the weight and cost of full-thickness stone walls. Modern manufactured stone veneer products look remarkably realistic, with colors, textures, and shapes that closely mimic natural materials like fieldstone, ledgestone, river rock, and stacked slate. Whether you want to accent your front entrance, create a stunning fireplace wall, or transform your entire exterior, stone veneer delivers dramatic visual impact.
At CVM Clovis Masonry, we specialize in both natural thin stone veneer and manufactured stone veneer installation. Natural thin veneer uses real stone cut to lighter weight profiles, while manufactured veneer is made from concrete and aggregates molded to look like natural stone. Both options provide excellent durability, weather resistance, and low maintenance requirements that make them ideal for California's climate.
The benefits of stone veneer extend beyond appearance. It provides an additional layer of protection for your home's exterior walls, improving insulation and weather resistance. Stone veneer is fire-resistant, will not rot or be damaged by insects, and requires virtually no maintenance beyond occasional cleaning. It also significantly increases your property value and curb appeal, making your home stand out in the neighborhood and appeal to future buyers if you ever decide to sell.
Why Homeowners Choose Stone Veneer
- Authentic stone appearance at lower cost than full-thickness stone
- Lightweight design requires no additional structural support
- Wide variety of colors, textures, and styles available
- Excellent durability and weather resistance for decades of service
- Low maintenance with no painting or sealing required
- Fire-resistant and insect-proof protection for your home
- Increases property value and enhances curb appeal dramatically
Stone Veneer Styles and Design Options
Choosing stone veneer for your home opens up a world of design possibilities. The variety of available styles means you can achieve virtually any look from rustic and traditional to sleek and contemporary. We help you select materials that complement your home's architecture, coordinate with existing exterior elements, and reflect your personal style preferences.
Ledgestone veneer features long, rectangular pieces stacked horizontally to create clean, contemporary lines. This style works beautifully on modern homes and creates striking accent walls both inside and out. Fieldstone veneer mimics the irregular, rounded stones found in nature, delivering a rustic, old-world charm perfect for traditional and craftsman-style homes. River rock veneer uses smooth, rounded stones in various sizes for a natural, organic appearance that works well in landscape features and water elements.
Stacked stone veneer creates dimensional walls with stones of varying depths that catch light and shadow throughout the day. This popular style adds texture and visual interest to any surface. Ashlar stone veneer features rectangular stones in varying sizes arranged in patterns that look like traditional cut stone masonry. Castle rock and country ledge styles offer rougher textures and irregular shapes that create rustic, dramatic statements.
Color Selection and Coordination
Stone veneer comes in an incredible range of colors from warm earth tones like tans, browns, and rusts to cool grays, charcoals, and even whites. Many products blend multiple colors within each piece, creating natural variation that adds depth and authenticity. We bring samples to your property so you can see how different colors look against your existing siding, trim, and roofing. Lighting conditions throughout the day affect how colors appear, so we help you make selections that look great in all lighting situations.
Strategic placement of stone veneer creates maximum visual impact. Full exterior coverage transforms your entire home, while accent applications on selected walls, columns, or around entrances provide focal points without overwhelming your design. We commonly install stone veneer on front-facing walls, around garage doors, on chimney exteriors, and as wainscoting below windows. Interior applications include fireplace surrounds, accent walls, and kitchen backsplashes where stone adds warmth and character.
We also coordinate stone veneer installation with other masonry elements on your property. Matching or complementary colors tie together different features like steps, columns, and garden walls. The goal is a cohesive design where all elements work together to enhance your home's overall appearance and architectural style.
Professional Installation for Lasting Results
Proper stone veneer installation requires specialized knowledge and techniques to ensure long-lasting performance and beautiful results. While the materials themselves are durable and low-maintenance, improper installation can lead to problems like moisture infiltration, adhesion failure, and premature deterioration. Our team follows manufacturer specifications and industry best practices on every project to deliver installations that look great and perform flawlessly for decades.
The installation process begins with thorough surface preparation. We ensure walls are structurally sound, clean, and ready to receive stone veneer. Depending on your wall type, we may install a weather-resistant barrier and metal lath that provides a secure attachment surface for the mortar. This preparation creates the foundation for successful veneer installation and protects your home from moisture intrusion.
We use premium mortar products specifically designed for stone veneer applications. These mortars provide strong adhesion while allowing slight flexibility to accommodate natural expansion and contraction. We apply mortar to both the wall surface and the back of each stone piece, ensuring complete contact and maximum bond strength. Proper mortar coverage is critical to preventing water from getting behind the veneer where it can cause damage.
Installation Best Practices
- Comprehensive surface evaluation and preparation
- Installation of appropriate weather barriers and lath systems
- Premium mortar products for maximum adhesion and flexibility
- Careful piece selection for natural, randomized appearance
- Proper joint spacing and grouting techniques
- Attention to details around windows, doors, and corners
- Quality control throughout the installation process
- Complete cleanup and site restoration when finished
Stone veneer installation is both an art and a science. The technical aspects of proper adhesion and waterproofing must be combined with an eye for design and aesthetics. Our masons know how to select and place individual pieces for natural variation, create pleasing patterns, and ensure consistent joint spacing. We pay special attention to corners, edges, and transitions where craftsmanship really shows. The result is a stunning stone veneer installation that enhances your property and provides lasting value. Whether you are updating a single wall or transforming your entire home, we deliver the expertise and quality you deserve, just like our outdoor living projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Professional stone veneer installation in Clovis, Fresno, and the Central Valley