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  4. exterior facade

Stone × Application

SANDSTONE — exterior facade

4/5 suitability

Natural, earthy aesthetic. Durable and resistant to weathering. Can be used for exterior wall cladding. Available in various finishes for different design effects. Good thermal mass.

Considerations

Porous and susceptible to staining and biological growth if not properly sealed. Heavy, requiring a strong structural substrate and proper anchoring. Not resistant to freeze-thaw cycles in all varieties.

Specifications

  • Finish: Honed, Natural Cleft, Sandblasted, Split-face.
  • Thickness: 0.75-2 inches (2-5 cm) for thin veneer; thicker for full-bed cladding.
  • Maintenance: Medium
  • Installed: 20-60

Top varieties

Kandla Grey SandstoneRaj Green SandstoneTeakwood Sandstone