Why Real Stone? | K2 Stone

866.722.2420

What is Thin Stone?

Why You Should Use Thin Stone?

What About Cost?

What Are the Advantages of Real Natural Stone?

K2 Stone is Green

What is Thin Stone?

K2's thin stone is real stone, cut to about 1 inch thick, making it light enough to be installed as a veneer. Sometimes referred to as thin veneer, thin stone offers all the engineered benefits that have made artificial rock so popular, while retaining the beauty and durability of the real stone. It can be used both as an interior and exterior finish.

Some popular applications include: Exterior stone walls, chimneys, pillars, gate posts, fireplaces, and barbeques.

Why You Should Use Thin Stone?

Put simply, K2's thin stone is a superior product to manufactured stone. When comparing the physical properties, you see that K2 Stone is stronger than a concrete product (up to 8 times), it's more resistant to freeze thaw, and absorbs less water. It also will not fade with time, or produce efflorescence. What this means in practical application is that it is more durable, and lower maintenance. Beyond quality advantages, its actually real rock; not an imitation.

Our stone has already endured the test of time. Artificial stone cannot compare in durability, colour or beauty.

Did You Know?

K2 Stone is up to
8 times stronger
than concrete!

What About Cost?

We invite you to do a cost comparison between an artificial product and K2 Stone. You will find K2 Stone is cost competitive with fake rock products in the initial investment, but over the long run is even less expensive to own. A careful evaluation bears out the affordability of natural stone as well as its edge in performance. It can be cut, acid washed, or power washed without losing colour intensity or consistency.

Did You Know?

Over time K2 Stone
will cost you much
less to own than
artificial stone.

What Are the Advantages of Real Natural Stone?

Durability Natural stone will not fade or wear over time; in fact it looks better with age.	Natural Color The vibrancy and life of natural stone cannot be captured by any painted product.
Every Stone is Unique Natural stone has its own unique characteristics; no two stones are exactly alike because it is not made from a mould.	Cost Effective At K2 Stone, we list our natural stone profiles at prices that are competitive with artificial stone products – and invite you to compare.
Workability Natural stone can be shaped, trimmed and chiseled to take on any specifications without losing any coloration or effect.	Easy Maintenace Natural stone can be pressure washed without consequence; whereas cultured products would be destroyed.

K2 Stone provides a VOC free building material that add’s value to your property.

K2 Stone is Green

LEED LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a catalogue of standards for environmentally sustainable construction developed by the Green Building Council. K2 Stone qualifies your project under two separate sections: MRc5.2 for Regional Materials > EQc4.4 for Low-Emitting Materials >
BUILT GREEN K2 Stone is currently the only stone supplier listed in the Built Green catalogue, and qualifies your project under five different sections. Built Green is an initiative supported by the Home Builders Association, of which, K2 Stone is a member. View Qualifying Sections >	Did You Know? K2 Stone is a green building Material and earns LEED points