Stone Veneer Siding ContractorsContact Wood River Siding Contractors today for a free estimate of your stone veneer siding project. We have all of the latest tools and materials and we look forward to assisting you in any way we can!
-- Stone veneer siding has been around for over two thousand years. It was used by the Romans, who were the first to make use of this material. At one point, the Ancient Roman Coliseum was covered in a marble veneer but has eroded over the years. Stone veneer siding is still a popular choice among homeowners because it's durable, aesthetically pleasing, and affordable. -- Stone veneer siding is a type of exterior wall cladding used to give the appearance of natural stone. The manufactured version we know now was invented in the early 20th century and has since been popularized by the building industry. Stone veneer siding is made from a mixture of cement, sand, Portland cement, and an aggregate such as sandstone or granite. They are then shaped into large panels which are installed on the exterior walls of buildings. This siding has been around since the 1800s but the first patent for stone veneer siding wasn’t filed until 1911 by Edward A. Stone and Sons Company who manufactured it under their trademarked name "Fortiflora". The company produced this product until 1944 when they discontinued production due to World War II and shortages in supplies. In 1953, a company called "Granite Industries Inc." began producing stone veneer siding panels under their trademarked name "Del-Mar Stone". These panels were made with a mixture of cement, sand, Portland cement and water, creating a mortar-like substance. This material was then sprayed onto wood panels which were prepared with metal mesh to hold the mixture in place.In 1964, "Granite Industries Inc." entered into a joint venture with the construction company of "Lennar Corporation". Four years later, Lennar Corporation purchased Granite Industries for $6 million. That same year, "Granite Industries Inc." introduced their first all-vinyl siding product made from vinyl. |
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We proudly provide siding services to Wood River, IL and the surrounding St. Louis Metro East areas
WOOD RIVER SIDING CONTRACTORS 618-984-6345 MONDAY - SATURDAY Hours Vary SUNDAY Closed |
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