What are the advantages of Cultured Stone?

It is considerably lighter than natural stone or brick. This is a consideration when designing your foundation. The more weight you have to support the more extensive your foundation must be. There it should be one of the major considerations for those in a region that is known for unstable ground. A brick ledge is not required on foundation to install the stone. This is partially because it is lighter and also due to the fact that the back of the stone is uniformly flat allowing for good surface contact for installation. Cultured Stone is easier and quicker to install. It is also readily available wherever you need it and manufacturers usually carry an extensive duration of warranty that is usually in the range of tens of years on the stone. What are the disadvantages of Cultured Stone? If it is not installed properly it will be obvious that it is fake. This is the case if the installer leaves large gaps between the stones. Manufactured stones are not a thick as real stones and they ...  more