How To Put Stone Siding On A House

How to add stone to the exterior of a house 1.

How to put stone siding on a house. Apply mortar and attach stones once the lath is attached apply mortar to the lath 1 16 to 1 8 thick. Mortar the pieces into place using a one half inch thick layer of mortar. Mix a batch of mortar using two parts washed sand to one part portland. Real bricks and stone are heavy and need solid support.

Applying mortar to faux stone veneer. Press the stone firmly against the lath to anchor it in place. Begin your first line of siding along the ground. 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.

Install the underlayment from the base of the wall to the. Cover the exterior walls with a waterproof underlayment. Hold the stone against the surface for five seconds until it sets. Clean the back of the veneer stones with a power washer.