Stone veneer siding is increasingly popular because it has the attractive look of real stone at a fraction of the cost. Unfortunately, experts say it is very often installed improperly and those ...

HOUSTON, February 25, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westlake Royal Building Products ™ ("Westlake Royal"), a Westlake company (NYSE: WLK), is expanding its Versetta Stone ® siding offerings with the addition ...

This post was originally published in 2012. This is an updated version of that post. Stone siding might be the most problematic siding that we come across as home inspectors. This stuff is failing ...

Researchers at Germany’s Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH) have developed two different techniques to integrate stone veneers in conventional solar modules to make them suitable for ...

The moment someone builds a house, nature begins the process of destroying it. This can be a shockingly fast process, as when a natural disaster sweeps through the area and erases the house, or it can ...

Given the shortage of skilled masons and the demand for realistic stone for both interior and exterior use, manufacturers have been seeking to develop an authentic looking, easy-to-install, job site ...

Rampant Installation Problems with Stone Siding While newer stucco installations are done quite well, the folks installing masonry veneer seem to have a lot of catching up to do on proper installation ...

When it comes to attracting buyers, curb appeal is huge. And the right exterior could really make a difference in sale price, too. Manufactured stone veneer is a great choice in that regard. If you're ...

No matter how your home looks inside, curb appeal matters—and not just for selling your home. Pulling up to a modem house every day will make you feel more content. Not to mention, the exterior ...