Beautiful Engineered Stone Panels Will Revive
The Exterior Of Your Chicagoland Home
Enjoy The Classic Charm Of A Stone Veneer
Without Having To Deal With Masonry
Are you interested in engineered stone panel siding for your Chicagoland home? Tired of the same old siding detracting from curb appeal? Worried that the walls of your property aren’t as protected as they should be for our climate?
Stone panel siding is one of the best options for a complete transformation!
Everyone loves a real stone exterior that delivers rustic, earthy charm. Stone can enhance the beauty of any property’s style, shape, and size. The only problem is… stone and masonry don’t come cheap.
A full (real) stone exterior makeover in Chicago will set you back considerably…
For many, it isn’t a viable option.
This is where engineered stone panels come into the equation.
Learn more about this product and our stone panel installation services. Contact us if you have further questions or concerns or if you want to speak with our team directly. We’re here to help and explain what makes this a great option.
The Sought-After Benefits Of Engineered Stone Panels
For Homes Across The Chicagoland Region
Apex Exteriors is your local, long-standing go-to for siding installation and siding repair services. We specialize in all common siding types and do a LOT of engineered stone panel projects. They’re popular for these reasons:
Money Savings
Compared to the costs of real stone and the specialized labor required to install it, you save money that can be invested in your home in other ways.
Simple Maintenance
Real stone can have many nooks and crannies. Mortar also means maintenance! On the other hand, engineered stone panels are a cakewalk to keep clean and maintained.
Long-Lasting Beauty
At Apex, we ONLY use exterior products that work well and fully live up to their promises for our customers. The stone veneers we install last.
Industry-Leading Engineered Stone Panel Brands
That We Work With Regularly In Chicagoland
Like any other residential building material, the engineered stone siding manufacturer cookie jar is full of hands. We suggest two specific brands that deliver the style, quality, longevity, and coverage our Chicagoland customers need.
Versetta Stone
Versetta Stone’s mortarless panels are hard to beat. Their system makes it virtually impossible to see joints, and they’re nearly weatherproof. Tested for wind speeds up to 110 mph, they’re engineered to handle what Chicagoland dishes out.
- Choose between Ledgestone, Tight-Cut, and Carved Black Stone.
- Panels easily withstand our common freezes, thaws, heat, and snow.
- Their color selection is elegant and downright beautiful.
Let your Apex Exteriors consultant know you’re interested, and they’ll walk you through the benefits and features of these expertly cut products.
CertainTeed STONEfacade
Another titan of the engineered stone or manufactured stone veneer siding industry is CertainTeed (we also specialize in their roofing systems). Their products are molded from handpicked stones and backed by a 20-year limited warranty.
- CertainTeed incorporates a fully-integrated rainscreen for ample drainage.
- Like Versetta Stone, their “system” works together seamlessly.
- No sealing, coating, or mortar needed – our installations are quick and efficient.
You can choose between Adirondack Snowfall, Coastal Storm, Harbor Sunset, and Pocono Autumn colors. They’re all beautiful and sophisticated. We’ll show you each.
Find Inspiration In Our Chicagoland
Stone Panel Siding Installs
Explore some engineered stone siding installations using both Versetta Stone systems and CertainTeed’s STONEfacade. All these would work well on your Chicagoland home.
What Chicagoland Thinks Of Apex Exteriors
And Our Flawless Siding Installations
Looking for Apex Exteriors reviews from across the Chicagoland area? Dive in! We’ve got hundreds that tell you all the most important things about our service approach, our process, and our ability to follow through.
Definitely recommend…
Gary and his team did a fantastic job. First class people and first class quality. Definitely recommend
I could not have asked for a better crew or…
Everything was perfect! Shout outs to Frank, Anthony, Tommy, Marco and Sal. EVERYONE was amazing, communicative, and absolutely incredible. I could not have asked for a better crew or experience!
Apex goes above and beyond!…
Apex Exteriors has been replacing all of the siding on the townhouses in my development. Despite maintaining a very busy schedule, the foreman, Gary, arranged to have my dryer vent reconnected after the discovery was made that it had become disconnected at some point thereby posing a potential fire hazard. Manny did an excellent job correcting.the problem. Apex goes above and beyond!
Important Engineered Stone Panel Siding FAQs
What Are Residential Exterior Stone Panels?
These are manufactured or natural thin layers of stone attached to a backing. They’re designed to resemble traditional stone masonry without the added weight and installation complexity. They come in various styles, colors, and textures.
Is It Real Stone?
Some exterior stone panels are made from natural stone cut thin for veneer purposes. Others, known as manufactured or cultured stone, are made from a blend of Portland cement, lightweight aggregates, and pigments cast in molds taken from real stone.
What Are The Types Of Available Exterior Stone Panels?
We only install engineered stone panels and faux stone veneer. That said, options include:
- Natural Stone Veneer: Thin cuts of real stones like limestone, sandstone, granite, marble, slate, quartzite, fieldstone, and cobblestone. These often require an actual mason and can get expensive.
- Manufactured Stone Veneer: Concrete-based products molded to replicate various natural stone types and styles like ledgestone, fieldstone, ashlar, river rock, and castle stone. This is a more cost-effective stone look. Our siding teams install these.
- Faux Stone Veneer: Synthetic materials like polyurethane or vinyl designed to mimic the look of stone, often lightweight and cost-effective, but may lack the same durability as natural or manufactured stone. Our siding teams can also install these systems.
What Are The Benefits For My Home?
While we covered much of this above, to reiterate, for the majority of our customers, it comes down to these benefits:
- Aesthetics: They offer natural stone’s beauty and timeless charm, enhancing curb appeal and potentially increasing property value.
- Cost-Effective: Generally less expensive than full-thickness stone due to reduced material and installation costs.
- Lightweight: Easier to handle and install than solid stone, often not requiring additional structural support.
- Durability: Resistant to weather elements, pests, and fire. Manufactured stone is designed to withstand our region’s freeze-thaw cycles.
- Low Maintenance: Requires minimal upkeep compared to other exterior materials.
Am I In Your Service Area?
We serve the Chicagoland, or Chicagoland. In other words, Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin’s Lake Geneva area. That said, we only do certain things in certain areas, so it can get complex. If you’re unsure, please visit our Service Areas page or give us a call and we’ll quickly let you know if we can send a project consultant out to your home.
What Other Parts Of My Home’s Exterior Can You Upgrade?
Apex Exteriors can help you with all the main parts of your Chicagoland home’s exterior:
Can I Finance My Engineered Stone Panel Siding Project?
Sure, we’ve maintained relationships with lending providers for a long time. Just let us know you’re interested and we’ll give you all the details. You can also tell your Apex Exteriors project consultant and they’ll explain the process and walk you through common payment plans. You can also visit our Financing page for more information.
Start Your Exterior Project With Chicago’s Finest!
Meet the Chicagoland exterior team that can handle your project with the expert finesse that ONLY ample training and experience can provide. Schedule a discovery meeting with one of our seasoned Exterior Consultants today. We’re happy to give you all the information you need and explain the value we bring. Talk soon!
