Exterior Stone Veneer and Stucco- A Perfect Combination
The use of thin stone veneer and a stucco finish can completely update the look of your home. In the mid price homes that we frequently work with, the combination of stone and stucco give a sense of beauty, strength, permanence and elegance. Many home homeowners with an existing house have a dated brick or a brick […]
Is It Time to Replace Your Exterior Siding?
Throughout the year the exterior of our home can take quite a beating. Rain, hail, ice, wind and snow are all environmental elements that can put a strain on the outside of your home. After years of this regular abuse, it is not uncommon for many homeowners to decide to repair, change and or update […]
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Update Your Home’s Exterior With Stone Veneer – North Star Stone
Stone Veneer is an excellent material to use when updating your home’s exterior. North Star Stone Veneer offers a lightweight, low cost alternative to real stone- giving you the look and feel you want, without the hassle and cost of real stone. We custom design our stone veneer offering a beautiful and extremely realistic finished […]
Using Cement Board and Stone Veneer Together
Cement Board + Stone Veneer = Great Combination Time to select new siding for your existing home or new construction? Architects are frequently specifying the use of fiber cement board because it offers a balance of good looks, durability, maintenance and affordability. Combining the cement board with a complimenting stone veneer creates a finished look, […]
Why Custom Kitchen Makeovers Go Better With Stone
Why Custom Kitchen Makeovers Go Better With Stone For many families the kitchen now serves as the heart of the home where meals are shared, kids do homework, and couples relive the day’s events over a glass of wine. As a result, many homeowners end up remodeling their outdated kitchens to accommodate those lifestyle demands. […]
How Woodpeckers Damage Siding and Dryvit and What You Can Do About It
If you have ever noticed an annoying drumming noise on the outside of your house or found holes in your siding, you might have a woodpecker problem. This is no small issue, as woodpeckers can cause substantial damage to the exterior and siding of your home. Don’t worry though; we have solutions for you that […]
Wood Mantels For Fireplaces
Explore Our Stone Fireplace Mantel Options Add an elegant, custom wood mantel to your fireplace to enhance your home. Designing or purchasing the perfect mantel for your home can be a rewarding experience. Count on North Star Stone for practical advice to help you make the best choice. With stone veneer, you have an abundance […]
Your New Stone Fireplace: With or Without Mortar Joints
You have finally made the decision to remodel that dated brick fireplace or get rid of that boring tile surround that your builder over charged you for. But now you need to decide if you want your stone veneer installed with or without a mortar joint. We will assume you have already picked your stone veneer in […]
Warm Your Soul with a Stone Fireplace Makeover
Warm Your Soul with a Stone Fireplace Makeover As autumn’s chill around Chicago transitions into the bitter cold of winter, nothing adds warmth to your home quite like a burning fireplace as you relax in front of it. But have you noticed lately that something’s missing with your current fireplace, and that it might be […]
