Sly stone: today's new faux veneers are surprisingly realistic and versatile.(Home and Design)

From: Sunset | Date: March 1, 2004| Author: | Copyright information

Stone veneer has always been a cheaper alternative to the real stuff. The problem was that it looked like it. But thanks to new casting techniques, manufacturers can now replicate in concrete the textures, shapes, and colors of real stone with exacting detail. Add to that a wide variety of styles and easier installation and you get a rock-solid alternative to traditional masonry.

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It's no wonder, then, that the latest stone veneers are appearing in new communities like the Sentinels at Santaluz in Southern California (http://sentinelsat ...

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