Novik cobblestone exterior faux stone siding
Stone is one of the most impressive home design accents, thanks to its naturally strong, bold qualities and rugged beauty. For generations, homeowners have used stone as exterior siding on their homes and other outside surfaces.
Using real stone for exterior upgrades is appealing due to its durability and ability to withstand weather, temperatures, sunlight, and pests. The expense and upkeep of real stone, however, may not be in your plans.
Faux stone wall panels and faux stone exterior siding are the best alternatives to using natural stone veneer. You won’t sacrifice style, quality, or durability with faux stone. It is easier to install, lighter, and as resistant to pests, fading, chipping, and cracking as real stone.
So you can make the most informed decision possible, we’ve created a guide comparing and contrasting the qualities of real stone veneer, faux stone wall panels, and faux stone exterior siding.
Helpful Terms to Understand
Looking at the photos below, you might be thinking: “They all look the same – how are these products different?”
To help you understand, take a quick look at the following terms, then we’ll go into more detail.
Real/Natural Stone
When we refer to real, natural stone, we’re talking about stone that forms naturally in riverbeds, mountains, or stone quarries. Stone veneer panels are made from real, pressed thin stone, and can be installed on home exteriors as a decorative focal wall, accent wall, or around the entire home.
NovikStoneDS Dry Stack Faux Stone Siding Panels in Anthracite
Faux Stone Exterior Siding
Faux stone exterior siding is an alternative to real stone veneer. This product is made to look and feel like real stone but is manufactured from durable polypropylene.
Colorado Dry Stack Faux Stone Wall Panel in Mist
Faux Stone Wall Panels
Faux stone wall panels are another real stone veneer alternative. These panels are crafted from high-density polyurethane and are also made to be indistinguishable from real stone.
Faux Stone Exterior Siding Panels vs. Faux Stone Wall Panels
Let’s dive deeper into the similarities and differences between the two faux stone products: faux stone exterior siding and faux stone wall panels.
Barron Designs’ faux stone exterior siding panels and faux stone wall panels are both designed to replicate the natural beauty of real stone. Available in a wide variety of authentic colors, each of these faux stone products gives you the ability to achieve any look – from bold and modern to charming and rugged.
When you choose faux stone over real stone, you’re choosing to save yourself a lot of time, money, and installation frustration.
Other benefits of these faux stone products include:
- Have the same look and feel as real, natural stone
- Are lightweight and easy to manage on your own
- Are easy to install using simple tools
- Are resistant to damage from pests and extreme temperatures
- Resists fading in harsh sunlight
- Won’t crack, warp, or chip
- Require little to no maintenance
- Are available in multiple natural-looking colors
What Makes These Exterior Faux Stone Siding Products Different?
As you read above, exterior faux stone siding and faux stone wall panels have a lot of similarities. What makes them different is what they’re made of and how they’re installed.
- Barron Designs’ faux stone exterior siding panels by Novik are made from durable molded polypropylene and are installed just like vinyl siding using starter strips and screws.
- Barron Designs’ faux stone wall panels are made from high-density polyurethane and can be installed using adhesive and screws or adhesive only, depending on the substrate you are covering.
If you need help deciding which faux stone product is best for you, order a sample of each one so you can see and feel them for yourself!
Installing Real, Natural Stone Exterior Panels
Now that you have a better understanding of the two exterior faux stone products Barron Designs offers, let’s talk more about real, natural stone veneer.
Natural stone veneer is made of real stone pressed into a thin veneer form. This highly durable product adds a gorgeous natural aesthetic and rugged beauty to the exterior of any home. If you live in an area prone to harsh weather conditions, natural exterior stone veneer siding is strong enough to stand up to it, and is resistant to damage from pests.
Although authentic stone exterior panels are pressed thin, they are very heavy and difficult to manage on your own. Weight aside, the stone veneer installation process is complicated and requires the expertise of a professional. When you factor in the cost of hiring a professional for installation, the product itself, and periodic maintenance, natural stone is expensive.
Fortunately, by choosing faux stone, you can get the same long-lasting natural beauty of real stone without the expense and hassle of complicated installation. Faux stone exterior siding panels are a smart, budget-friendly choice for your home exterior upgrade!
How to Select the Right Faux Exterior Stone Siding or Wall Panels
Novik Faux stone Siding Panels in Carbon
Novik Faux Stone Siding Panels in Latte
If you’re going for a complete exterior revamp, or just want your siding to feel refreshed and updated, Barron Designs offers eye-catching faux stone products in authentic colors. On each product page, we offer a side-by-side color comparison so you can really see the difference!
Below, we’re sharing a few of our favorite faux stone siding and wall panels to inspire your home transformation!
Novik Dry Stack Faux Stone Siding Panels
Novik Dry Stack Faux Stone Siding Panels in Anthracite
Novik Dry Stack Faux Stone Siding Panels are cast from molds of real stacked stone, making them practically indistinguishable from real stone. Each panel features multiple stacked stones of different sizes, adding to its natural appearance.
With nine organic colors to choose from, this dry stack faux stone siding can achieve any look, from quiet beauty to dramatic and contemporary.
Novik Cobblestone Siding Panels
Novik Cobblestone Faux Stone Siding Panels in Moka
Novik Cobblestone Siding Panels bring the look of natural cobblestone to your home's exterior. The irregular mosaic pattern of each panel has a rugged beauty that is unmatched.
Faux cobblestone siding panels are available in 12 authentic color choices ranging from earthy browns to a mix and grays and blacks.
Novik Premium Hand Cut Faux Stone Siding Panels
Novik Premium Hand Cut Faux Stone Siding Panels in Smoke White
Novik Premium Hand Cut Faux Stone Siding is designed to mimic the look, colors, and textures of real stone, at a fraction of the price. When installed around the entire exterior of a home, or as an accent wall, the charming look of hand cut faux stone panels is sure to turn heads.
To help you choose between the 4 available colors, compare your options side-by-side on the color comparison tab.
Regal Chiseled Faux Stone Wall Panels
Regal Chiseled Stone Panels in Earth
Regal Chiseled Faux Stone Wall Panels are available in 5 versatile colors that coordinate with any home’s style!
Each panel includes chiseled stones of different sizes for a uniquely patterned look that is sure to instantly boost curb appeal.
Dakota Dry Stack Faux Stone Wall Panels
Dakota Dry Stack Faux Stone Wall Panel in Everscape
Dakota Dry Stack Faux Stone Wall Panels are gorgeous, down to every small detail. The texture of each faux stone stacked on another brings warmth and interest to your home’s exterior.
Available in 5 authentic colors, this faux stone wall panel is perfect for skirting, wainscoting, and accent walls.
Turn Heads with Faux Stone Exterior Panels
Don’t let the high cost and frustrating installation of real stone prevent you from getting the home exterior you’ve always wanted. With faux stone exterior siding and wall panels, you can achieve the same natural look of real stone, in an easy-to-install, cost-effective way! With our step-by-step DIY installation guides, you can make a lasting upgrade to the look of your home’s exterior in a matter of days.
Looking for other faux exterior panel varieties? Faux brick, river rock, and wood exterior panels are also available with the same stunning natural looks and affordable prices. Click below to explore all of our exterior siding products!