Jared’s Stratford Under Stairs
Stratford
Jared finished the under-stair enclosure on his exterior stairs with GenStone Stratford stacked stone. Before shots show Tyvek and ZIP System prep under the stringers and around the storage doors; after shots show the same walls finished with a Stratford under-stair cover in warm sandy tans, brick reds, and charcoal greys.
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Jared finished the under-stair enclosure on his exterior stairs with GenStone Stratford stacked stone. Before shots show Tyvek and ZIP System prep under the stringers and around the storage doors; after shots show the same walls finished with a Stratford under-stair cover in warm sandy tans, brick reds, and charcoal greys.
Stratford’s variegated stacked-stone blend keeps texture in bright sun, so the under-stair walls read as built-in stone instead of unfinished sheathing. The panels follow the diagonal line of the stair stringer and frame a pair of white double doors for under-stair storage.
A Stratford under-stair cover is a smart way to hide prep and storage while adding curb appeal on one exterior element. GenStone’s panelized system installs with basic tools and no mortar, so an under-stair cover stays on the substrate instead of turning into a masonry rebuild.
GenStone panels are rated for outdoor walls, including foundation covers and under-stair enclosures. Install over a flat, sound substrate, seat the interlocking edges, and seal cut edges with the color-matched paint kit. Keep panels clear of grade where local code requires, and use outdoor-rated adhesive and caulk so the Stratford under-stair cover stays tight through weather cycles.
