According to David Croteau, the owner of Stoneyard.com, the client’s new home was being built next to the existing home, which was later torn down. “They wanted their new home to be better situated on the property,” he explained. “More specifically, they wanted the house to be placed at the top of the hill, and to fit in with its native environment.”
Ultimately, the project utilized over 1,500 square feet of 1 ½-inch-thick pieces of New England Fieldstone Thin Veneer for various aspects of the home, including the front of the house, the chimney, the front entry, stairs and a mudroom. The same material was implemented for an indoor fireplace, but 5-inch-thick pieces were used. According to Stoneyard.com, the material, which is the company’s newest cut, provides a round, full stone look without the added weight. The product weighs less than 16 pounds per square foot, and the sawn back feature makes installation quicker and easier with no footings required, the company reports.