How To Put Stone Siding On A House

Make certain that the top of the first stone run is even both to prevent wavering lines and to help speed up the placement of additional stone runs.

How to put stone siding on a house.

Cover the exterior walls with a waterproof underlayment. Real bricks and stone are heavy and need solid support. Press the stone firmly against the lath to anchor it in place. When a house is under construction and a natural stone or brick facing is planned the builder usually builds the brick ledge into the foundation by extending the foundation past the house framing.

Hold the stone against the surface for five seconds until it sets. Begin your first line of siding along the ground. Mix a batch of mortar using two parts washed sand to one part portland. Apply mortar and attach stones once the lath is attached apply mortar to the lath 1 16 to 1 8 thick.

Faux stone can be adhered to walls with mortar. Clean the back of the veneer stones with a power washer. Mortar the pieces into place using a one half inch thick layer of mortar. Then apply mortar to the stone and attach to the surface.