Wade Paquin walks through the installation of real stone veneer, explaining how it’s detailed differently on framed walls versus concrete foundations. He describes the layered assembly on framed construction, including sheathing, a weather-resistive barrier, metal lath, and a mortar scratch coat that supports the stone. Because stone veneer is not structural or waterproof, Wade emphasizes the role of drainage and moisture management behind the cladding. On foundation walls, the process is more direct, with stone applied over concrete. He also notes the material’s aesthetic role, tying natural stone and cedar shakes to traditional coastal New England architecture and regional building practices.

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