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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

A common exterior that numerous houses have is siding. To clean this section, many people use a power washer. While popular, there are some siding materials that can't handle this cleaning pressure, ...

Stacked stone fireplaces are undeniably gorgeous and can turn what would otherwise be a plain, boring space into an incredibly warm, inviting one. By using stone veneer panels, you can achieve the ...