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Is stone veneer durable outdoors?

1 min read Updated April 28, 2026
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Tom Westley
Install team lead · 18 years masonry
The short answer

50+ year service life. Freeze-thaw tested. UV-stable. Warranty-backed.#

50+ year service life. Freeze-thaw tested. UV-stable. Warranty-backed.

Testing:

  • Freeze-thaw: 300+ cycles in 3 climate zones
  • UV stability: 20,000 hours accelerated exposure — no measurable color shift
  • Moisture absorption: under 6% per ASTM C140
  • Compressive strength: 2,500+ PSI per ASTM C1634

Lifetime material warranty against manufacturing defects.

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