A faux stone-clad cladding could be an excellent option for bringing an element of style to your house. It is available in a variety of appearances, like ledgestone or fieldstone and layouts that are designed to emulate techniques from precise mortar to looser stacking.
It’s also lighter that natural stones (12 lbs per square foot) that can lower expenses for installation and the need for foundations or wall tie. However, there are concerns about its longevity and strength that should be taken into consideration.
Interior and Exterior Design Materials
Stone and brick weigh a lot more and are more expensive to move as well as cut and put in than high-density polyurethane. Because of this, fake stones and bricks are usually preferred over real stone.
Faux stone is sometimes referred to as cultured or manufactured stone. It’s a product of concrete cast in molds and painted or stained to look like different types of natural stones. It’s often used for the walls or flooring in areas with high moisture levels, like surrounding hot tubs or swimming pools. Faux stone may require sealing every 2-3 years so that it doesn’t fade color due to long-term exposure to moisture and UV rays.
The real stone veneer comes from the earth, then cut or carved from rocks which has formed naturally over thousands or even thousands of years. It is similar to in the case of round New England fieldstone gathered from the remains of abandoned stone walls and farms. It is a individual and distinct design with a range of tones and textures which cannot be replicated using synthetic materials like cements or dyes.
Characteristics and Advantages
Both natural and faux stone materials can provide the look you want you want for your space, they are different in their characteristics which makes their products better suited to certain kinds of projects. Natural stone is perfect to outdoor areas, particularly those with a rustic feel in their appearance. The faux stone on the contrary, can be an ideal choice for projects that are outdoors.
Faux stone can be molded and cast into distinctive shapes and sizes to mimic the appearance of many different kinds of stones. Additionally, it’s less heavy than natural stone, and is able to be used without the requirement for foundations, feet, or wall ties.
As it’s not a natural product that is formed naturally, it must be regularly sealed and could be vulnerable to fade due to exposure to sun’s UV rays or moisture from rain or pools. This can be prevented by the regular application of an air-breathing type, non-film-forming sealing agent for your masonry stone.
Choosing Between
The building sector is seeing more homeowners are demanding eco-friendly substances. The demand for eco-friendly materials has been affecting many sectors which includes the manufacturing of stone and the masonry industry. Natural stone manufacturers have begun to incorporate green practices into their products and now there are many options for builders and homeowners looking to go green when it comes to their home design.
Fake stone is created by mixing cement with aggregates and specific pigments to get the appearance of various types of stone. It is able to be cut into unique and detailed shapes which makes it appear much like natural stone. It’s also a cost-effective and durable alternative to natural stone.
If you’re planning on utilizing manufactured stone in areas that are prone to moisture including near pools or hot tubs, you should be certain to seal it using silane-based and non-film-forming breather type masonry sealer. In the absence of this, it could be susceptible to a problem known as efflorescence. In this case, water leaches out of the stone and forms an ugly film on the outside of your wall.
Design Style and Material Selection
Home remodeling is a significant investment in the time and cost. The materials you choose should be considered cautiously to make sure that the construction structure lasts both visually and architecturally. Natural stone is an excellent option over fake stone because it requires little maintenance and has a long-lasting durability against severe weather conditions.
It is less porous than natural stone, making it more susceptible to damage from moisture. It can cause an issue known as efflorescence in which the lime inside the stone gets transferred across the outside. This results in a nasty deposit that looks like a water stain on the surface.
Faux stone also fades in direct sunlight over a period that spans many seasons. The shades used in stones can fade as well, and it’s hard to modify when they begin to fade. That’s why we suggest the use of URBANCONCRETE in a sunny environment or for use around hot tubs and pools.
