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DIY Brick Backsplash with Hometalk
Thin brick allows you to expand your design potential and add a stylish appeal to your space. And with hundreds of colors, textures and hues to choose from – you’re guaranteed to find your perfect match with us.
Watch as homeowner Holly walks you through how she transformed her kitchen with Glen-Gery thin brick.
DIY’er // Holly Grace
Partner // Hometalk
Product // Stonewall Thin Brick
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Stone Veneer
Stone Veneer
Manufactured architectural and residential stone by Glen-Gery
What is Stone Veneer?
Stone veneer is defined as a decorative layer of stone. It is created either with the use of natural stone or engineered stone. In many cases, you’ll also hear stone veneer referred to as architectural stone or manufactured stone.
Natural stone veneer is simply stone material that has been carved into smaller pieces. Engineered stone veneer, by contrast, is a combination of products that are poured into a mold and texturized to mimic the look of stone.
In either case, a stone veneer is designed to be a decorative addition to a property. It can be used inside and outside, but important to note, is not designed to be load-bearing.
Where Can You Use Stone Veneer?
Stone veneer can be used anywhere stone can be used. In the interior of a home, you’ll find stone veneer often featured in the following ways:
- To frame a fireplace
- As an accent wall
- As a kitchen backsplash
- On a kitchen island front
On the exterior of the home, stone veneer can be used to:
- Contrast or complement a brick wall
- Decorate a chimney
- Create an accent wall
- Complement a doorway
Essentially, stone veneer can be used in place of natural stone for decorative purposes.
DIY vs. Pros
With natural stone, in most cases, hiring a professional for the installation is preferable. Natural stone is dense and difficult to cut to size. Due to the weight of the stone, it can’t be adhered to drywall or thin surfaces and will require an experienced stone mason.
Engineered veneer stone, however, can be installed with relative ease. It is lightweight and easy to work with, often coming in pre-cut panels that are simple to install. Some engineered veneer stone does require mason work. However, much of it is actually manufactured to be easily screwed or nailed into place.
Overall, whether you opt to DIY or for professional installation will depend on the choice of product you purchase and your masonry experience.
SKE+CHED with Morris Adjmi Architects
SKE+CHED ft. Morris Adjmi from Morris Adjmi Architects
Be inspired and dive deeper into the thought process behind The Grand Mulberry, New York
The Grand Mulberry
by Morris Adjmi Architects
56-DD Special Shapes
The dots are in fact domes built into custom brick. These bricks come in roughly thirty different shapes. All have a uniform, clay color, and all are laid using a double-stacked running bond coursing. Only the dots are unusual.
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Panel Discussion | Sustainable and Functional Design
Panel Discussion: Sustainable and Functional Design
This panel discussion was held in our Brickworks New York Design Studio and hosted by Farah Ahmad, licensed public sector Architect and LEED Accredited Professional based in New York City. The panelists included Mark Faulkner of PAU, and Scott Hurst and Sean McGuire, both of Gensler’s Chicago office. The panel defined the various certifications parameters of LEED, Fitwel, ILFI Zero, and BREEAM. Each panelist was able to evaluate sustainable best practices of reaching Net-0 reviewing existing projects. The projects showcased exterior trends and how the design has been adjusted to fit this environmental initiative.
LU/HSW credited:
The program reviewed strategies employed on completed project to achieve net zero. Various green rating/certification systems and their criteria were discussed, and terms related to sustainable building were defined. New and old design strategies effectiveness and compatibility with current building design trends were compared including passive solar, high-efficiency lighting and renewable energy. The learning objectives include:
- Define the differences between certifications LEED, Fitwel, ILFI Zero, and BREEAM
- Evaluate projects utilizing sustainable design criteria to achieve better energy efficiency
- Identify facade trends that can be integrated into sustainable designs of the future
- Review the information critical to educating clients and balancing design requests with new sustainable technologies
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