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2. Stone veneer - Wikipedia

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   Most exterior veneer systems hang stone from a support wall by pins and anchors allowing air space between, essentially using stone as a rain screen. Anchorage systems are superior for exterior use because they permit any water that permeates the veneer to escape, while air space allows the materials of the supporting substrate wall to expand ...

3. Masonry veneer - Wikipedia

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   The weight of a veneer wall can be significantly less than solid masonry, resulting in economies in foundations and structural support. Because they are a lighter-weight, more economical option, brick and stone masonry veneers can be used in place of natural stone or full brick to provide added aesthetic appeal to a structure. [citation needed]

4. Masonry - Wikipedia

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   Manufactured-stone, or cultured stone, veneers are popular alternatives to natural stones. Manufactured-stone veneers are typically made from concrete. Natural stones from quarries around the world are sampled and recreated using molds, aggregate, and colorfast pigments.

5. Stonemasonry - Wikipedia

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   Stone veneer is used as a protective and decorative covering for interior or exterior walls and surfaces. The veneer is typically 1 in (25.4 mm) thick and must weigh less than 15 lb per square foot (73 kg m −2) so that no additional structural supports are required. The structural wall is put up first, and thin, flat stones are mortared onto ...

6. Flexible stone veneer - Wikipedia

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   It is used for both interior and exterior and especially where bending to a curved surface is required. Flexible stone veneers are made from various types of slate, schist, or marble. Flexible stone is an innovative material and such a great alternative to heavy stone and paint. It is made of natural marble chips and an acrylic aqueous dispersion.

7. Dimension stone - Wikipedia

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   The consolidants re-establish the original natural bonding between the stone particles that weathering has removed. [24] Deteriorated pieces of stone work are replaced with pieces of stone that match the original as much as possible. Exterior dimension stone will often change color after exposure to weather over time.