Veneers

Cultured stone

Fire brick

Full brick

Full stone

Thin brick

Thin stone

	Natural Veneer	Manufactured Veneer
Can it be used structurally?	In many but not all, instances yes	No, manufactured veneer can only carry its own weight
Thickness	Usually 0.75 – 1.75”	Full-dimension is at least 2” thick; thin is less than 2”
Colorfast	Will not fade	Often will fade over time and chipping can occur exposing manufacturing materials
Face size	Up to ~ 18”	~14” and larger
Weight		About half the natural counterpart
Installation		Easier to cut and handle because it is porous and light-weight; predictable sizes
Cost		Lower entry price point