Here is a picture of a full stone application. Notice the white ledge at the bottom of the stone? This is what the stone is sitting on. In order to use this type of stone, you have to pour a larger footer. The stone has to be tied to the block work. Each piece has to chipped to fit. This type of application one could spend up to $50 per square foot. Do the math. One can get the same look by using man made stones without the high cost for application. One could use natural thin veneered stone and also reduce cost drastically.
