The M. O'Mahoney Company
175 Market Street Lawrence, MA
(978) 686-6149
Welcoming both Homeowners and Contractors!
175 Market Street Lawrence, MA
(978) 686-6149
Welcoming both Homeowners and Contractors!
Stone: Veneer stone
Veneer stone is probably the most versatile and widely used type of stone. Veneer simply means facing or covering, therefore a veneer stone is a type of stone that covers or faces something else. This will often mean fireplaces, facades of homes, and chimneys. Even retaining and freestanding walls are made with veneer stone. In these instances, there is usually a substructure that the veneer stone faces, perhaps a concrete foundation wall or cement block.
Veneer stone will usually comprise 3" - 5" thickness on average. This is not to say that it cannot be any thicker or any thinner (see Thin Veneer Stone); however, when a contractor or builder refers to a veneer stone, more often than not, this is the stone to which they refer.
Veneer stone is weight bearing, meaning that there is a significant weight that will be added to a structure as a result of the use of this stone. For this reason, proper installation of a veneer stone requires a footing or foundation on which the stone will rest. This foundation needs to be strong enough to support the weight of the stone (usually made of concrete).
If a veneer stone is to be used inside a home, then the floor below it needs to be supported properly as a result of the added weight. If a veneer stone is to be used outside a home, then a poured and reinforced concrete foundation is recommended.
The M. O'Mahoney Company is one of the areas largest suppliers of veneer stone. Below are examples of how veneer stones can be used for your projects. They have been separated according to category: fireplaces (both exterior and interior), walls (both retaining and freestanding), facades, and chimneys. If there is a stone you do not see or would like to take a closer look at the stone used in the examples below, please feel free to visit us at our showroom. Our staff will be happy to assist you.
Veneer stone will usually comprise 3" - 5" thickness on average. This is not to say that it cannot be any thicker or any thinner (see Thin Veneer Stone); however, when a contractor or builder refers to a veneer stone, more often than not, this is the stone to which they refer.
Veneer stone is weight bearing, meaning that there is a significant weight that will be added to a structure as a result of the use of this stone. For this reason, proper installation of a veneer stone requires a footing or foundation on which the stone will rest. This foundation needs to be strong enough to support the weight of the stone (usually made of concrete).
If a veneer stone is to be used inside a home, then the floor below it needs to be supported properly as a result of the added weight. If a veneer stone is to be used outside a home, then a poured and reinforced concrete foundation is recommended.
The M. O'Mahoney Company is one of the areas largest suppliers of veneer stone. Below are examples of how veneer stones can be used for your projects. They have been separated according to category: fireplaces (both exterior and interior), walls (both retaining and freestanding), facades, and chimneys. If there is a stone you do not see or would like to take a closer look at the stone used in the examples below, please feel free to visit us at our showroom. Our staff will be happy to assist you.
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