Q:
If your home is already started, can I use Buechel®?
A: Yes, Buechel®
can be used on a 2" bed similar to brick. It does
not require a building ledge.
Q:
Should I have a mason?
A: Yes, and remember to get a
reference and see several projects.
Q:
Can I have a joint or dry stack look?
A: Yes, both:
| With an approx 1/2"
joint, the yield coverage will be: |
| Small box: Flats |
8 square feet |
| Small box: Corners |
8 linear feet |
| Large box: Flats |
100 square feet |
| Large box: Corners |
50 linear feet |
| *Dry stack will require
approx. 20% more product and labor. |
Q:
Should I apply a bonding agent?
A: Yes. This will add extra strength
a quick dry solution to hold the stone in place faster.
Q:
Is Buechel® less expensive than Natural Stone that
is not pre-cut?
A: Yes & No.
| • |
Buechel compared to Thin
Veneer un-cut will be competitive. |
| • |
Buechel compared to a Building Stone
un-cut will be less. |
| • |
Dry stacking Buechel will be apprx.
the same cost as building stone. |
Q:
Is Buechel a concrete product?
A: No. It is 'real' Natural Stone.
Quarried out of Wisconsin and pre cut to take labor
out of the equation.
Q:
Is Buechel real stone?
A: Yes. 100% real stone.
Q:
Is Buechel more expensive than concrete man-made stone?
A: Yes, but when you consider
it will add value to your home vs concrete to slightly
higher price is worth the long term gain.
Q:
Will Buechel help my home appreciate in value?
A: Yes.
Q:
What is Thin Veneer un-cut?
A: Natural thin veneer (NTV)
is real stone sawn thin with matching corner units to
simplify installation. NTV, the look of full building
stone without the weight or labor intensive installation
processes. The product starts from $10 - up to just
over $20 per square feet. Installation costs will vary
and should be confirmed with your mason. Requires a
4" ledge.
Q:
What is Building Stone un-cut?
A: The best choice for beauty,
endurance and ease of maintenance. Thin Veneer Stones
start at a lower cost per square foot while full building
stones are more expensive per square foot. Labor costs
vary greatly according to the job and should be confirmed
with your stone mason.
Q:
Does Buechel require a building ledge?
A: No. Since Buechel does not
require a building ledge the product can be used on
the exterior and interior of a building.
Q:
Are there weight limitations to Buechel?
A: Not really. Because the product
is cut thin, the heavy weight is taken out of product.
Therefore, most homes, walls and floors, can support
the normal weight of this product. 75 pounds per square
foot is the average weight. |
