Wednesday, March 9, 2011

How To Landscape Using Stone Veneer

By Stephen Mieler


Think about coming home from a long day and spending a little time unwinding within a sanctuary which is your very own - dining outdoors on a tasty meal prepared within your own outdoor kitchen or chilling by the fireplace in an outdoor living area. If it seems too good to be real, think again.

You are able to create gorgeous outdoor living spaces by creating and landscaping with stone veneer. Sure, it is not a load bearing material, but it's stunning, practical, and less difficult to work with than natural stone. Let's discover more about it.

Lots of us are looking for methods to personalize our homes, so they reflect our personalities more accurately and act as comfortable places to unwind. However, lots of projects, like complicated brick and stonework, are a lot more effort than most of us wish to put in, plus they demand plenty of specialized training.

That's why stone veneer, created from polyurethane, is such a great idea. These faux panels are created from a heavy duty type of polymer sheeting that has a durability you might not associate with polyurethane, and they appear just like genuine stone.

You'll be amazed at how realistic they actually are. It truly is tough to tell unless you are very close to the piece of veneer. Usually this faux veneer is made between five eighths of an inch thick to more than 3 inches thick, depending on texture and the use to which it's to be put.

Stone veneer type materials are a lot more versatile than you may believe, and they're easier and quicker to install, too. You will save a lot of time and money just by utilizing it.

Stone veneer is extremely versatile. Many people think about just utilizing it as exterior home siding, but it can do so many other things.

Use stone veneer to protect outdoor tables, bars or low walls that create the boundaries of one's outdoor living spaces, for instance. Use it within, or as a landscaping element.

You will find a lot of options with faux stone panels, specifically if you take it into your outdoor space. It looks excellent, adds texture and color to your house, and increases perceived value and curb appeal.




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