Its important to consider many different factors when selecting the right veneer material for your external project, in this blog we will give an overview of the key factors.
Selecting the right veneer.
We only recommend using our slate veneers for external wall projects. Our marble and limestone veneers are not suitable due to the porosity of the stone and our metal veneers will oxidise and change colour outside. Our slate veneers and slate veneer multi brick are made from stones that are very durable and suitable for external use. You can also use our Travertine split face cladding.
Installing external projects.
When installing our veneers in an external area it is important the correct adhesive is used and applied in the correct way. We offer Soudal Fix All High tack which is both strong and water proof.
The adhesive must be spread evenly on the back of each sheet to ensure there are no gaps between the adhesive and sheets where moisture can sit.
Sealing, Cleaning and Maintaining your Veneer.
When using one of our stone veneer types in a wet area it is important you seal the top surface of the stone after installation in order to protect it from staining, we offer two different stone sealer options for use with our veneer range. We also offer a care cleaner that we recommend be used for regular cleaning of the sheets.
Using the correct substrate for external projects.
When installing slate veneer externally the veneer must be stuck to a flat level surface so it cannot be adhered to directly to brick or block work. We recommend using an external grade cement board or high quality marine ply. Mount the board to the brick work and then bond slate veneer to the board using a strong hybrid polymer adhesive.
Our slate veneer can be used for all kinds of external vertical applications, including building cladding, garden walls and planter cladding. However we do not recommend using our slate veneer for external flooring applications or patios.
