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Charcoal Rock Panels

Stacked Stone Exterior Columns clad in Charcoal Standard Rock Panels class up this free flowing outdoor living space.

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A close-up view of a wall made of natural stone veneer bricks in earthy tones like brown, gray, and rust, arranged in a staggered horizontal pattern for a high end stone design.
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Norstone Platinum Lavastone Large Format Planc tiles used on the second floor of a modern private residence with flat roof.
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A close-up view of a wall made of natural stone veneer bricks in earthy tones like brown, gray, and rust, arranged in a staggered horizontal pattern for a high end stone design.
Norstone Ochre Blend Standard Rock Panel on a flat roof modern inspired home that appears at one with the natural grass and forest surrounding it.
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Norstone Platinum Planc large format tile on the exterior cladding of a modern designed private residence.
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Platinum PLANC
White Mist Slim Lightweight Rock Panels
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A close-up view of a light-colored stone veneer wall with rectangular tiles arranged in a staggered pattern. The surface texture is rough and natural, displaying subtle variations in shade and color.
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Ivory Quartz
A close-up view of a stone wall with rectangular, unevenly sized blocks in shades of brown, tan, and gray, creating a natural, textured pattern—ideal for a high end stone design or elegant stone fireplace.
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XL Rock Panels
XL Ochre
Charcoal Stacked Stone Cladding Panels designed for Easy Installation and Professional Results
Norstone Charcoal Standard Rock Panels on the exterior of a high end modern home contrasting against metal and glass accents.
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White Mist Slim Lightweight Rock Panels
Modern single-story house with large windows, white high end stone design and wood exterior, surrounded by green plants and trees. A small abstract metal sculpture sits on the lawn by the entrance steps.
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SL White Mist

A close-up view of a light-colored stone veneer wall with rectangular tiles arranged in a staggered pattern. The surface texture is rough and natural, displaying subtle variations in shade and color.
Norstone Ivory Standard Rock Panels on a uniqure exterior feature wall hiding residential utility equipment on an outdoor patio.
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Ivory Quartz

A close-up view of a stone wall with rectangular, unevenly sized blocks in shades of brown, tan, and gray, creating a natural, textured pattern—ideal for a high end stone design or elegant stone fireplace.
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A pattern of rectangular blocks in varying shades of gray, arranged in a staggered, brick-like layout with different lengths and heights, reminiscent of a high end stone design.

XL Rock Panels

XL Ochre

Charcoal Stacked Stone Cladding Panels designed for Easy Installation and Professional Results
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Norstone White Standard Rock Panels
Norstone White Standard Rock Panels
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White Quartz

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A close-up view of a dark gray brick wall with rectangular bricks arranged in a horizontal pattern and light-colored mortar lines, showcasing the refined texture of a high end stone design.
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LYNIA TILES

Ebony Basalt AKSENT

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Norstone Graphite Aksent 3D Panels on the exterior veneer of a commercial building with a flat roof.
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Norstone Graphite Aksent 3D Panels on the exterior veneer of a commercial building with a flat roof.
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A close-up view of a dark gray brick wall with rectangular bricks arranged in a horizontal pattern and light-colored mortar lines, showcasing the refined texture of a high end stone design.
A close-up view of a dark gray brick wall with rectangular bricks arranged in a horizontal pattern and light-colored mortar lines, showcasing the refined texture of a high end stone design.
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Architects consistently rank Norstone’s natural stone PLANC™ and Rock Panel systems among the best in market when designing commercial or residential facades because they offer unparalleled texture and elegance without the installation hassle most commonly associated with installing stone veneer on a facade.
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Stone Facades

Architects consistently rank Norstone’s natural stone PLANC™ and Rock Panel systems among the best in market when designing commercial or residential facades because they offer unparalleled texture and elegance without the installation hassle most commonly associated with installing stone veneer on a facade.
Beautiful stone columns raise the value of any outdoor living space. Norstone’s patented two-part Rock Panel corners make cladding bare columns a pleasure. With phenomenal texture and a variety of color ways, our world class Rock Panel system elevates columns with a classic style at half the installation cost.
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Stacked Stone Columns

Beautiful stone columns raise the value of any outdoor living space. Norstone’s patented two-part Rock Panel corners make cladding bare columns a pleasure. With phenomenal texture and a variety of color ways, our world class Rock Panel system elevates columns with a classic style at half the installation cost.
Architects consistently rank entryways as one of the most important aspects of residential home building. How you approach the home, and what materials are used to create the environment, become careful considerations when designing a stone entryway. Our PLANC system offers excellent scale for this particular application.
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Natural Stone Entryways

Architects consistently rank entryways as one of the most important aspects of residential home building. How you approach the home, and what materials are used to create the environment, become careful considerations when designing a stone entryway. Our PLANC system offers excellent scale for this particular application.

Durability for Exteriors

The Advantages of Natural Stone for Home Exteriors

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Durability for Exteriors

The Advantages of Natural Stone for Home Exteriors

Refined Elegance for Upscale Projects

Natural stone has long been regarded as a noble building material—one of the most sought-after and widely specified choices in both residential and commercial construction. Architects and builders favor natural stone for its ability to provide visual massing that reinforces solidity and scale. When paired with other noble materials such as wood and glass, it contributes to a sense of timelessness that defines enduring architecture.

Authenticity of Materials

Natural stone delivers an authenticity that can’t be manufactured or replicated. Each piece exhibits unique variations in color, texture, and veining — these subtle distinctions ensure no two installations are ever the same. Building experts and stone connoisseur see these natural characteristics not as flaws, but defining attributes that give every project a distinct identity and sense of place. Furthermore, natural stone is often used on both exterior and interior accents, offering theming possibilities in whole house designs.

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Maximum Durability in All Climates

Natural stone also widely favored by master builders because it offers exceptional durability across all climates. This makes it reliable and a good value when designing exteriors. Formed under extreme geological conditions, it naturally withstands temperature fluctuations, moisture, wind, and UV exposure without compromising its integrity. Unlike manufactured materials that can fade, crack, or delaminate over time, natural stone maintains its strength and appearance, ensuring long-term performance in both harsh and moderate environments.

Upmarket Appeal & Resale ROI

Homes finished in natural stone are often viewed as more substantial and better built, which can enhance curb appeal and differentiate a property in competitive markets. This perception of durability and craftsmanship frequently translates into stronger resale appeal, making natural stone not only an aesthetic choice, but a strategic investment in a home’s long-term market value.

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Weather Resistance & Long-Term Durability

When installing natural stone veneer onto exterior walls, you will need a specialized waterproofing/antifracture membrane over your cementitious substrate. This is because the outer layer on your commercial or residential property will need to be sealed off from the elements, and you will need a decoupling layer between your veneer and your substrate. 

 

Also important – Most installation systems for natural stone veneers will require an exterior waterproofing element to extend warranty coverage. You can view more information on our Installation Resources page, or you can speak with a Norstone Pro for more details. 

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Exterior Projects in particular require a professional installation with skill and know-how. Whether you’re updating a brick facade, building an outdoor enclosure with stone accents, or working on planter beds, our world-class customer service team will walk you through the right process for you.

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Stacked Stone Exteriors

Additional Resources

What is Stacked Stone?

While architects and designers have found a wide variety of ways to use the product, Norstone Rock Panels really shine when used as an exterior stacked stone. Our quartz based stones make our panels durable and an excellent choice for an exterior wall cladding project. In today’s design-forward building environment, using natural stone on house exteriors is favored amongst architects and design enthusiasts.

Norstone Charcoal Standard Rock Panels on the exterior veneer of a private modern styled home.
Norstone Platinum Lavastone Large Format Planc tiles used on the second floor of a modern private residence with flat roof.

Benefits of Using Natural Stone Cladding

Norstone’s panel system allows for installers to achieve installation rates closely mirroring tile, far outpacing hand-stacked loose stone, allowing for exterior stone veneer projects to be finished more efficiently and at a lower cost.

 

Norstone’s XL Rock Panels, which have bigger individual stone sizes compared to the Standard Series, are well-suited for various exterior stone cladding projects that could gain from a larger and more uniform appearance across a large installation.

Rock Siding Redefined

Norstone Standard and XL Series Rock Panels are an ideal product for outside stone walls because of the high volume output made possible by the panel system along with the durability and elegance of the underlying stone.

 

Having an exterior stacked stone wall is now easier, more affordable, and more attractive for residential or commercial projects than ever before.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is exterior stone cladding?

The cost of exterior stone cladding will vary greatly depending on what stone is selected and the type of installation method, ranging anywhere from as low as $10 per square foot to well over $30 per square foot. Norstone panels and larger format tile exterior stone cladding products are all designed with ease of installation and can yield savings over other stone veneer products that are installed one stone at a time.

The best adhesive to install exterior stone cladding products is a polymer modified thinset. In addition to certain varieties being rated specifically for exterior used, these adhesives offer a more secure bond over a much longer life cycle than traditional S type masonry mortars.

You can find everything you need to know about installing Norstone stone veneer products on exterior walls on our installation page. A high level summary of installing Norstone stone cladding products on exterior wall includes the need for a cementitious substrate, such as brick, block, or cement board which is then treated with an antifracture / waterproofing membrane. The stone veneer is attached to this prepared substrate using polymer modified thinset and then sealed.

Using stacked stone for exterior walls should not be limited to the exteriors of buildings or to define property lines. Garden walls, terraced retaining walls, and privacy screens are all ideal applications for exterior wall stone. Norstone now makes this simple. Why settle for boring painted stucco, bland brick, or a fence that’ll need  to be replaced in a few years when having a stone exterior wall is now as easy as setting tile?

Norstone has a wide variety of exterior cladding options available in a some of the most sought after stone varieties and colorways in the market. Some popular stone types for stone cladding exteriors include quartz cladding products like our Charcoal and White Rock Panels, Platinum and Graphite Planc which are quarried from our specialized Lavastone quarry and Grey and Ebony Lynia, which are Basalt stone.