Veneer Systems Rated for Wind-Driven Rain

Natural and manufactured stone, each in its place

Natural thin stone provides unparalleled depth and resilience; high-quality manufactured veneer delivers comparable character with reduced weight and expense. We specify based on substrate, exposure, and architectural style. The correct choice is the one your home can properly support.

The unseen layers determine the outcome

Beneath the stone lie a water-resistive barrier, galvanized lath, a scratch coat, and a drainage path at the base. Veneer failures nearly always stem from deficiencies in these concealed layers, permitting water to decay the underlying wall. We construct the assembly to shed Evanston weather for generations.

Entries, fireplaces, and facades transformed

Veneer enhances front entries, fireplace surrounds, foundation faces, and knee walls with the gravitas of full stone at a fraction of its weight. Corners, sills, and transitions receive equal attention to the field. The completed work should appear as if it were always present.

Why Evanston Homeowners Choose Our Network

Vintage Evanston brickwork merits more than a temporary fix. Our masons diagnose the moisture origin behind each defect, prepare mortar that complements the historic brick, and tool joints to replicate the wall’s original profile. A written estimate and a clear written estimate are integral to every project we undertake.