Few exterior upgrades boost a home’s character like a professionally executed stone veneer siding install. Homeowners love the texture, warmth, and durability that lightweight manufactured stone delivers—without the heavy structural demands of full-bed masonry. At CountBricks, we combine field-proven craftsmanship with voice-driven AI estimating to make every residential project predictable, transparent, and profitable.
• Authentic look at a fraction of the material weight
• Broad palette of colors, profiles, and grout styles
• Faster installation than natural stone, meaning shorter project timelines
• Improves insulation values and weather resistance when paired with the right WRB
• Strong ROI—data from CountBricks residential portfolios shows up to 92 % recouped at resale
The biggest pain point in exterior remodels is cost uncertainty. CountBricks eliminates guesswork by translating a simple on-site voice conversation into a detailed, line-item estimate in minutes.
1. Our mobile app captures wall dimensions, window counts, and corner details as you speak.
2. AI cross-checks local supplier APIs within seconds to pull live material pricing—no outdated catalogs.
3. Labor rates are adjusted automatically for zip-code-specific prevailing wages.
4. You receive a branded PDF ready for client sign-off plus a synchronized build schedule.
Need blueprint takeoffs instead? Upload plans to CountBricks.com/services and let the platform auto-detect elevations, openings, and even sill pieces.
1. Substrate Prep: Clean sheathing, repair sheared OSB, and install an ICC-approved weather-resistive barrier.
2. Lath & Scratch Coat: CountBricks crews fasten galvanized self-furring lath at 6 " o.c. then embed it in a ½ " scratch coat.
3. Layout & Dry Fit: We map coursing from corners inward, ensuring staggered vertical joints for a natural pattern.
4. Setting the Stone: Polymer-modified mortar is back-buttered onto each veneer unit; stones are pressed until a slight squeeze-out confirms adhesion.
5. Grouting & Tooling: Joints are packed and tooled once thumb-print hard, then lightly brushed for texture consistency.
6. Sealing & Cleanup: High-permeability sealer locks out moisture but allows vapor to escape—critical to California’s thermal swings.
CountBricks’ supplier integrations notify our field teams if SKUs drop in stock, automatically generating alternates that match color range and unit dimensions. Project downtime disappears, and you stay on schedule.
• Improper WRB Overlaps: Our task templates flag correct lap directions and fastener spacing.
• Weak Bond on OSB: The software adds a “bond strength” checklist, requiring scratch coat pull-tests before setting stone.
• Unmatched Dye Lots: Live inventory pairing ensures pallet consistency for every delivery.
• Moisture Traps Around Openings: Pre-loaded flashing details populate each estimate, guaranteeing field crews install head and sill flashing per ASTM guidelines.
Because stone accents rarely stand alone, CountBricks lets you bundle fiber-cement siding, soffit venting, and window replacement into the same estimate. Our algorithm recalculates shared scaffolding costs so homeowners see immediate savings.
• Discuss reveal trims early—3/8 " aluminum shadow lines modernize a rustic profile.
• Pre-blend stones from multiple boxes to eliminate color banding.
• Use a ¼ " foam backer rod to control mortar depth in wide joints.
• Rinse mortar smears within 30 minutes; acids can discolor pigments.
• Photograph each elevation for CountBricks.com/portfolio uploads—clients love progress visuals.
Whether you’re a GC looking to standardize pricing or a homeowner planning your dream façade, CountBricks delivers the technology, manpower, and project intelligence you need. Explore sample budgets at CountBricks.com/portfolio or schedule your free voice demo at CountBricks.com/consultation.
CountBricks recently transformed a 1,900 sq ft 1960s ranch into a Craftsman showpiece with an 800 sq ft stone veneer siding install. Our AI estimate, generated in 4 minutes of onsite voice input, projected materials within 1.7 % of final purchase orders—proof that data beats guesswork.
• Scope included new WRB, lath, ledgestone veneer, cedar accents, and LED uplighting
• Two-day lead time on stone thanks to CountBricks supplier alerts
• Completed in 6 workdays—two days ahead of schedule, saving the owner $1,340 in labor overhead
• Early color-mockup uploads to CountBricks.com/services let the homeowner approve grout tint before day one, eliminating costly rework
• Integrating gutter replacement in the same estimate cut scaffolding rental by 35 %
1. Start with a voice demo: Speak your scope into the CountBricks app and receive a draft budget while still on site.
2. Use blueprint takeoffs: For additions or new builds, drop PDFs into the platform and let AI auto-calculate stone square footage, linear corners, and waste factors.
3. Lock in materials: Accept the proposal online and trigger real-time purchase orders tied to your install timeline.
4. Track progress: Daily field photos sync to the client portal, keeping homeowners engaged and approvals lightning-fast.
• Store pallets on dunnage and wrap overnight; moisture intrusion can stain face textures
• Verify scratch coat cure—minimum 24 hours at 50 °F—to avoid bond failure
• Always strike joints flush under window sills to shed water and prevent freeze-thaw damage
When you’re ready to turn inspiration into reality, CountBricks delivers the accuracy of AI with the artistry of seasoned masons. Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to map out your next residential masterpiece.
