Manufactured and Man-made stone

Realstone Systems' natural Thin stone veneers and stone mats are a durable, natural and green alternative to manufactured stone and man-made stone. Made of real stone that is hand-picked by our masons, our natural stone products combine the timeless beauty and durability of real stone with the ease of installation of thin stone veneers.

The Realstone Difference

Realstone stone veneers differ from man-made stone and manufactured stone in a number of ways:

Realstone Systems are more durable than man-made stone, and are easier to install.

Man-made stone is a manufactured product that only offers the appearance of natural stone. Made of concrete and dyed with chemicals, man-made stone offers the look of real stone, but does not offer the durability a natural stone veneer. When exposed to the elements, the color of a man-made stone can fade, and the stone itself can decay or crumble. In addition, only the surface of a man-made stone is colored. If the surface of a man-made stone becomes chipped or damaged, the true concrete color of the stone will be revealed. In contrast, Realstone's natural Thin stone veneers offer the strength and true colors of real stone – they will not fade or change when chipped or weathered.
Man-made stone is sold in separate pieces that must be individually installed using grout. Realstone's natural stone veneers, on the other hand, are sold in modular panels that require no grout. This speeds and simplifies installation.

Realstone Systems are unique and more durable than manufactured stone.

Manufactured stone comes from a mold, meaning that all stones have exactly the same look and finish. In contrast, each Realstone Systems product is unique – offering the natural variations inherent in natural stone.
Like man-made stone,manufactured stone is made of concrete and dyed with chemicals. These stones can fade when weathered, and expose their true color when chipped.

Realstone Systems are "green"

Composed of reclaimed and recycled natural stone, Realstone Systems are sustainable, environmentally friendly alternatives to manufactured and man-made stone. We make every effort to protect the environment by reclaiming natural materials and ensuring that they can be sustainably and efficiently installed to limit waste and energy consumption. You won't find chemicals or dyes in our stone products – they're the real things and qualify as green building materials.

To learn more about how our natural stone veneers differ from manufactured stone and man-made stone, contact us!