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How to Install Thin Stone Veneer on Your Indoor or Outdoor Fireplace

October 2, 2015 by Grand River Natural Stone

A fireplace is a cozy way to spend fall evenings. And installing thin stone veneer on your indoor or outdoor fireplace is full of great benefits, such as: Giving it a rustic and charming appearance Protecting it from the outdoor elements Extending your enjoyment of the fireplace for the season The best part is that

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Stone Veneer Fireplaces: 6 Different Ways

January 30, 2014 by Grand River Natural Stone

We love stone/brick veneer – especially when it comes to updating the look of a fireplace. Whether your home follows a rustic, contemporary, or classic design theme, thin stone or brick veneer can fit right in and have a beautiful. Here are 6 different fireplaces that are dressed up with our stone veneer products: A Rustic,

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Brick and Brick Veneer R-Values Compared

December 12, 2013 by Grand River Natural Stone

What Does R-Value Mean? The insulation property of building materials can be expressed as its per-inch R-Value, which indicates its degree of thermal resistance per inch of thickness. However, it is common practice for products, such as fiberglass insulation, to list their total thermal resistance as a single R-Value on the package. For example, regular

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The Benefits of Thin Brick Veneer

December 9, 2013 by Grand River Natural Stone

Add Value to Your Home If you are looking for a way to add value to your home by cladding it with brick, but would like to do it yourself, consider installing brick veneer. At Grand River Natural Stone Ltd. we have a selection of many different looks of brick veneer to choose from. Our

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