Manufactured stone, installed to shed water where it meets the stucco
Manufactured stone veneer gives a house the strength and permanence of stone at a fraction of the weight, time and cost. We install it as a full facade, a base course, a feature wall or an entry surround, and because we also do the stucco, the junction between the two is detailed by one crew to keep water out.
Homeowners and builders who want stone on a new or existing exterior, usually together with stucco. What you get
Stone veneer installed over a proper drainage layer, with flashings and transitions to the stucco done right. Where
Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan, Oakville and the rest of the GTA. 4.933 Google reviews
How manufactured stone goes on
Stone veneer is a masonry system with its own layers. Done as a shortcut, it leaks.
- Water barrier and drainage
Two layers of weather barrier or a drainage mat over the sheathing, so water that gets behind the stone can run out.
- Lath and scratch coat
Galvanised metal lath fastened to the structure and a cement scratch coat to carry the stone.
- Set the stone
Each unit buttered and pressed in, corners first, with the pattern laid out so joints and colours read naturally.
- Grout or dry-stack
Mortar joints tooled to the style, or a dry-stacked look with no visible joint.
- Flash the junctions
Sills, caps and the line where stone meets stucco flashed and sealed so the two systems drain rather than trap.
Where stone works on a house
Stone on the bottom few feet with stucco above. It takes the splash and the snow, and visually grounds the house.
A stone surround at the front door and on porch columns gives weight where the eye lands.
A full elevation or a chimney in stone with the rest in stucco.
Below grade without a proper footing detail, or anywhere water will sit behind it. Stone must drain like any other cladding.
Nature and technology, in a veneer
Manufactured stone has become more and more popular on residential projects because it costs less, installs faster and lasts. It is cast from concrete and pigments to the shape and colour of natural stone, and it is light enough to go on a framed wall without footings.
From smooth to rugged textures, small to large units and thin to thick profiles, the choices are wide. Use it to cover a whole facade or as an accent where it suits the design. Whatever the look, nothing reads strength and longevity like stone.
The three reasons our clients choose it: it is cost-effective, extremely durable and quick to install.
What moves the number on stone
Every job is quoted after we see the wall. These are the things that move the number.
- Area and pattern
Measured at the visit. Ledgestone and dry-stack take longer to lay than larger units.
- The stone itself
Profiles and brands range in price. We bring samples and tell you where the money goes.
- Corners and openings
Corner units and returns at windows are the detail work.
- Substrate
New framing, existing brick or existing stucco each prepare differently.
- Caps and sills
Stone or precast caps on top of a base course or a wall.
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What our customers say
I would HIGHLY recommend Stucco & Co. Lars immediately stood out as professional, friendly, honest, and as someone who genuinely cares for his clients. Lars went above and beyond to help out with the stucco issues I was facing. An outstanding guy and an outstanding business. Will definitely be working with him again soon!
Lincoln Homes Canada Inc. highly recommends working with this company! They are very efficient, work hard and are easy to work with. Customer service is their number one priority and they deliver what they promise.
Lars and his crew came highly recommended to us through our builder to do the exterior stucco and trim work on our custom home. From the initial consultation, through to the completion of this phase of our build, Lars was always accessible and responsive to our inquiries and needs. He helped us get the right look we were hoping for, came up with great money saving ideas and the product and workmanship was outstanding. His crew truly defines what hard work and attention to detail is all about. The work was done on time, on budget and far exceeded our expectations. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire him again or to recommend his company to anyone who wants the job done right. Note: I have not received, nor have been offered any compensation or discount for this review. I’m just really happy with the work that was done and hope that others can benefit from a similar experience with this company.
Lars and his team did a wonderful stucco job on our home. I feel like we bought a new home when I drive in after work. The team is very professional and clean. It was very easy communicating with Lars, small changes, colours, mouldings, etc... I'm very happy that we picked Stucco&Co among a few that came for an estimate. He wasn't the cheapest but I had a good feeling when I met Lars. I highly recommend their services.
Lars and his team were fantastic to work with. Lars took the time to explain the process, the application being used and all our options. The team did a wonderful job and the stucco looks great. They started the job exactly as promised and finished on time, the price was as quoted with no surprises. We would highly recommend Stucco & Co.
Manufactured stone questions
Does manufactured stone look fake?
Good product, laid out well, does not. Pattern and colour blending matter more than the brand. We show you finished houses and samples at the visit.
Can stone go over existing stucco or brick?
Yes, with lath fastened through to the structure and a drainage layer behind. We check what is under the existing finish first.
Does it need maintenance?
Very little. Keep sprinklers off it and sealants at the joints in good shape.
Can you do stone and stucco on the same job?
That is most of our stone work. One crew, one schedule, and the junction between the two detailed properly.
Is the work insured and warrantied?
Yes. Stucco & Co carries $5 million liability insurance and WSIB coverage, and every job comes with a one-year warranty on our work.