Manufactured stone veneer basics.
How to install stone siding panels.
Add the beautiful look of stone to your home inside or out with easy to install stone veneer siding from menards.
Make sure the panels are level that the tongues and grooves seat completely and fasten with corrosion resistant nails or screws.
While most older homes have natural stone siding this material started to fall out of favor in the mid 20th century due to its high cost heavy weight and increasing rarity.
Using provided formulas calculate the area to be covered and how many panels are needed along with.
Then apply mortar to the stone and attach to the surface.
For centuries stone has been a versatile siding material for both stately and modest homes.
Flat panels have tongues and grooves on all four edges to help them lock together.
From one course to the next.
Install stone veneer panels from the bottom up with the nail flange up staggering joints at least 8 in.
It breaks down into the basic steps below.