Why Build a Stone Veneer Fireplace?

WHY BUILD A STONE VENEER FIREPLACE?

Family time around the cozy warmth of a fire feels familiar and inviting. That’s one reason homeowners like fireplaces. 

Half of all U.S. households have at least one fireplace or freestanding stove, according to the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association. As a focal point in a home, fireplaces serve as a guide for interior design. 

With Stack-A-Stone veneer, it’s easy to create a dramatic nature-inspired fireplace.  

Do you want to elevate your indoor or exterior spaces?  If so, a show-stopping stone fireplace will offer a flame to spark family conversations and memories.

An updated fireplace is an investment that increases the resale value of your home. According to a survey from the National Association of Home Builders, a fireplace is among one of the top three home amenities that people look for when purchasing a new home. If you plan to place your house on the market, it’s important to ensure your fireplace is in good condition with a modern or organic stone veneer.

Six Benefits of a Stone Veneer Fireplace

Many homeowners are choosing to go with manufactured stone when designing or updating their fireplace because of the cost savings as well as the wide array of choices available.

Our stone veneer fireplaces are hand-crafted to look like natural stone without the limitations. They come in numerous sizes, shapes and colors to match any aesthetic and replicate any natural stone appearance.

Fireproof

Stone veneer is non-flammable and non-combustible making it a safe choice for a fireplace.  Stone veneer is not a condutor of shock and will serve as a long-lasting material for a fireplace.

Lightweight and Easy to Install

Stone veneer is a third lighter than natural stone, which makes it easier to install.  It is easier to maneuver in small spaces and does not require extra footings or reinforcement. Depending on the size of your project, you can sit in front of your beautiful new fireplace within two days.

Budget Friendly

Stone veneer is an excellent choice for those with a lean budget. Cultured stone costs less than natural stone and is less expensive to ship and install.

Environmental Friendly

Stone veneer does not require mining like natural stone, making it a better choice for the environment.  It doesn't rot or burn like wood, meaning it releases no greenhouse gases after use.

Low maintenance

Stone veneer is a low maintenance material.  It can handle any weather making it a perfect choice for indoor and outdoor fireplaces.  It does not need repainting or sealing.

Timeless Beauty

Cultured stone is dimensional with many shapes and color choices offering a fashion-forward appeal. 

Styles include a dry stacked stone with stones that are tight, with one on top of the other without mortar.  Classic Ledgestone  provides chiseled edges, aged surfaces, and varying depths that give a timeless appearance to any project.  Fieldstone is an excellent choice for a traditional or rustic style fireplace. The authentic rugged character captured in this pattern is truly unique. The timeless shapes and textures of fieldstones are reminiscent of stones found on farms across the country. 

See all the options at www.stackastone.com