
Calculating Waste: Why You Need 12.5% Overage for Loose Stone Projects
This technical briefing establishes an operational framework for calculating stone veneer waste factors to protect project profitability. It benchmarks a 12.5% overage standard for natural thin stone, analyzing specific variables such as dry stack trimming losses (up to 20%), L-shaped corner area deductions, and acceptable shipping breakage rates (2-5%). Designed for B2B procurement managers, the guide details the escalating costs of Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) re-orders and explains how integrating small “fillers” prevents site stalls and ensures “Full-Depth Visual Integrity” for high-end 2026 masonry projects.





