Learn how we’re supporting the masonry industry during the COVID-19 crisis.

Manufactured Stone Veneers

• Ideal for interior & exterior applications
• Color throughout unit
• Repels water & resists mold
• Appearance of natural stone
• Durability of manufactured veneer
Download BIM Content Request Sample

Resources

All Downloads

View All

All Downloads

About Manufactured Stone Veneers

In addition to our Artisan Masonry Stone Veneers®, Echelon supplies our customers with a wide range of manufactured stone masonry cladding options. 

Our manufactured veneer panels come in a range of styles, whether you are looking for a smooth classic finish like Franklin Stone or a stacked stone appearance of Lamina Stone. Contact us today to ask your local architectural representative for more information about our manufactured stone masonry veneers.

Continuing Education

Lunch and Learn

Green Building Design with Concrete Masonry Units (LU/HSW)

CEU Credits: 1 LU | HSW

Green building strategies – in accordance with or independent of LEED standards – continue to rise in importance across all building types.
 
This course will discuss the green building and sustainable design benefits of concrete masonry including life cycle costs, durability, energy performance, and safety. Additionally, the course will detail how building with concrete masonry can contribute to specific LEED credits, and to the health, safety, and indoor comfort of the occupant.
 
After completing this course, attendees will be able to: 
• Become familiar with the ways in which concrete masonry can potentially contribute to economical and sustainable building practices. 
• Identify concrete masonry's inherent sustainable qualities. 
• Identify changes to LEED in relation to specifying concrete masonry.
• Explain how concrete masonry can prevent the growth of mold in the building.
 
This course is applicable to all masonry products.
 
Register for this Lunch & Learn
Lunch and Learn

Design Tactics for Masonry Stone Products (LU/HSW)

 
CEU Credits: 1 LU | HSW

The choice of concrete masonry in a building’s envelope provides a durable and permanent material that will last the life of the building. This program will discuss new masonry and stone products in the market, including large veneer and design options to meet today's trending aesthetic demands.

The specification of concrete masonry in a building’s envelope provides durable and permanent protection from moisture, impact, and fire. It also provides a timeless aesthetic.

This course will discuss new masonry and stone products in the market, including oversized veneers and design options to meet today's trending aesthetic demands. Proper detailing procedures that must be followed for effective moisture prevention and crack control will be expanded in detail.

After completing this course, attendees will be able to: 
• Demonstrate proper detailing methods and procedures for moisture prevention. 
• Describe sustainable design options in specifying large masonry veneers. 
• Understand differences between wet cast and dry cast large masonry veneer units.
 
This course is applicable to Astra-Glaze-SW+® glazed masonry units.
 
Register for this Lunch & Learn
Lunch and Learn

Enhancements to Manufactured Stone Veneers (LU)

 
CEU Credits: 1 LU | HSW

Manufactured stone veneers have come a long way since their introduction, with modern versions delivering the high performance and timeless aesthetics of natural stone at a fraction of the cost.

This presentation reviews the rising trend and use of manufactured stone veneers (MSV) and advancements in the manufacturing process which make new veneers more durable, easier to install and more aesthetically pleasing and delivers the natural aesthetic of real stone.

After completing this course, attendees will be able to: 
• Define the difference between the dry and wet cast, as well as lighting and full-depth veneers in terms of aesthetics, cost considerations, ease of installation and maintenance. 
• Describe veneer installation procedures that ensure moisture control and a long building life with minimal maintenance. 
• Educate peers on how veneers contribute to a building’s durability and integrity. 
• Effectively specify and detail well-constructed masonry veneer.
 
This course is applicable to all veneer product lines.
 
Register for this Lunch & Learn
Request Sample

Manufactured Stone Veneers Resources

Photo Gallery

Educational Training

Project Studies