adhered concrete masonry veneer: Stone Siding, Rampant Installation Defects
- 09/04/12 07:53 PM
Without a doubt, the sexiest new siding being used on the front of houses is stone siding. I say stone siding because that's what everyone calls it, but what I'm really referring to is Masonry Veneer. This is a man-made product that's meant to look like stone siding, and is installed in a similar manner to stucco.
While masonry veneer looks great, it's susceptible to the same moisture problems that stucco is. Moisture testing experts in the Twin Cities agree that this product has experienced the exact same type of moisture intrusion problems as stucco. Building science expert Dr. Joseph Lstiburek … (49 comments)
Without a doubt, the sexiest new siding being used on the front of houses is stone siding. I say stone siding because that's what everyone calls it, but what I'm really referring to is Masonry Veneer. This is a man-made product that's meant to look like stone siding, and is installed in a similar manner to stucco.
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