Low-Maintenance Mortarless Stone Veneer

The stones in ClipStone Classic veneer from Cornerstone Building Brands are installed individually without mortar using an embedded self-spacing metal clip. These clips, which simply screw to sheathing or OSB, also hold the veneer off the wall to create a drainage plane and provide air circulation. According to the manufacturer, the stones have beveled sides to make them easier to position during installation, and once installed, the veneer requires no maintenance or sealing. The ClipStone line also includes a mortarless ColumnWrap and will be adding a large-format panel. Pricing is $14 to $15 per square foot. myclipstone.com