The surface of a stone, parallel to its stratification.
Technological advances in stone fabrication have allowed many natural stone products to be fabricated to only 3/4" to 1 1/2" thick that can be adhered to a conventionally framed structure with standard masonry cement. This eliminates the need for any additional foundations. Thin cut natural stone is the ideal material when weight or space limitations are a problem. It is installed in the same way as manufactured stone. and is a less expensive option to full bed stone veneers.