We usually see the stone right up against the window or there’s mortar right up against the window.” Most people are surprised to learn the exterior siding on a house is not water-tight.

and neo-classical homes, Jeff says of traditional styles that historically have featured stone siding. In addition to stone as wall siding, he add that it can be featured as an exterior accent.

If an exterior ... brick or stone. Fiber cement siding is available in panels, slats or shingles from such manufacturers as ...