Benefits of Using Faux Stone for House Skirting
House Skirting Cost, Benefits, Installation and Ideas
What is house skirting?
If you have been thinking about doing something with those exposed foundation walls, but the thought of painting (and then repainting them again and again) makes you want to scream…
There is another option!
Are you familiar with the term “house skirting”?
It refers to covering the exposed concrete foundation walls of your home and turning that blah (or painted) concrete into a stunning feature of the home. One of the most popular house skirting ideas is to use stone or brick to hide that concrete, once and for all.
But, both of those options are expensive, difficult to handle and work with, and require special tools and skills. So, if stone or brick doesn’t work with your budget or timeline, you should check out the benefits of using faux stone for your house skirting project.
Cost vs. Benefit
Let’s start with the cost, because everyone is watching their budgets these days. The faux stone costs a fraction of real stone or brick, just for the material. There are no expensive transport costs involved, so there are no massive trucks rumbling through your neighborhood or yard. And, there are no specialized (meaning expensive) labor costs to install, like those required when hiring a stone or brick mason.
Faux stone for house skirting is made from high-density, closed-cell polyurethane, which means increased R-value of the walls it’s installed upon.
How much R-value? 3.6 per inch R-value, which will help with your heating and cooling bills all year long.
Keystone Stacked Stone Wainscoting
Another benefit to the high-density closed cell polyurethane construction is that house skirting panels are also 99.9% waterproof. This is a huge improvement over the protection you get from just another coat of paint. The real stone is porous, meaning water can eventually seep through to your foundation walls and cause structural damage.
The panels are also available in a fire-rated version, to protect your family’s investment even further (please see our product pages for more details).
Since the faux stones are “manufactured”, all of the stones “fit” together. There’s no need for cutting or breaking, like with real stones to make them fit. There’s no need to lay them out and figure which stone should go next to the other.
House Skirting Ideas
Faux stone panels are made using a three-color combination for the finish. The stone color is created using 12 coats of paint and sealer, making the finish look like it was made by Mother Nature herself.
GenStone offers their faux stone skirting in six different stacked stone styles, and four different brick options. Whether you are house skirting your rambler, ranch, mid-century, or other style home, we have the stone and color combination that will add instant curb appeal (and energy savings, too!) to your home, for years to come.
Since faux stones are made into easy-to-handle panels, all you need is a straight wall finish to attach them to, using deck screws or other approved anchors. Inside and outside corners are ready-made and simplify the installation process even more. Faux stone skirting can easily be cut using a common circular saw. No need to buy/rent a wet saw for this project.
House Skirting Installation Made Easy
Using faux stone for your house skirting project is definitely do-able for most DIY homeowners out there. All you need are a few simple tools and basic carpentry (measure and cut) skills, and you are good to go.
Depending on the size of your skirting project, you could be done in a few hours to maybe a weekend or two.
You can also use the same GenStone faux stone and faux brick skirting in other locations around your home, such as:
- Covering the beam and post construction of your steps, deck, or front porch
- Interior and exterior feature walls to add texture, contrast, and depth
- Indoor/outdoor fireplaces (See our project pages for specific installation instructions)
- Cover a retaining wall, turning it into an eye-catching architectural feature
- Looks great around the pool or spa area
- Backsplash for the kitchen, bath, or laundry room
GenStone has been manufacturing their faux stone and faux brick options since 2002. All of our house skirting products come with a 25-year manufacturer’s warranty for added peace of mind for you.
Please visit our product pages for more details, reviews from other homeowners like you, to see your house “visualized” with GenStone house skirting or help with calculating exactly how much material is required for your project.
