This natural quartzite dry stack loose ledgestone veneer is a horizontally oriented cladding stone made from dense, hard quartzite selected for exterior performance. Pieces are split on the face for texture, sawn or cut on the back for secure adhesion, and supplied in loose linear strips that mimic a hand-stacked masonry wall.
Application Showcase
Quartzite dry stack ledgestone is ideal for exterior wall cladding on single-family homes, multi-family projects, and light commercial buildings where architects want a contemporary, linear stone look.
Typical facade applications include:
- Front elevations, entry features, and gables
- Chimneys and accent walls paired with siding or stucco
- Landscape walls, seat walls, outdoor kitchens, and fire pits
Because quartzite has low water absorption and high density, it fits projects in freeze-thaw climates, coastal environments, and high-UV regions when installed with proper detailing.
Package Method
Loose ledgestone pieces are packed in strong inner cartons or bundles, then secured in seaworthy wooden or plywood crates for export and jobsite handling. Inner packaging can include protective separators to reduce breakage during transport. Crates are reinforced with steel or plastic straps and designed for forklift handling.
Palletized loads are optimized by square meter coverage, with clear labeling for product color, lot, and size mix to simplify receiving and inventory control for distributors.
The Core B2B Value Proposition
For distributors and project specifiers, quartzite dry stack loose ledgestone veneer delivers a high-margin, design-driven product. Quartzite’s durability and color stability translate into fewer callbacks and repeat business from builders.
Loose format ledgestone offers more design flexibility than pre-bonded panels, enabling custom coursing, variable joint lines, and tailored transitions at windows, corners, and terminations.
Factory-direct supply with crate-ready export packaging enables container-level programs and reliable stocking. Consistent sizing and calibrated thickness help professional installers work efficiently, improving pull-through demand for B2B partners.
Technical & Logistics Specifications
Quartzite is a metamorphic stone with high compressive strength, making it an excellent choice for exterior veneers exposed to weather.
- Material: 100% Natural Quartzite
- Format: Individual Loose Pieces (Flats & Corners)
- Finish: Natural Split Face, Sawn Back
- Piece Size (approx): Heights from 1–3 in. (25–75 mm), Lengths from 6–18 in. (150–450 mm).
- Thickness (approx): 0.8–2 cm calibrated range.
- Weight (avg): 25–32 kg per square meter.
- Packaging: Sold by the m² (Flats) and linear m (Corners); shipped in wooden crates.
- MOQ: 100 m² (or one full crate).
- Lead Time: 18-25 days.
Installation Benefits for Contractors
Sawn backs and calibrated thickness help the stone sit flat on the substrate and maintain even courses, cutting the time needed for shimming and adjustment. Compared to irregular rubble stone, uniform ledgestone formats can reduce installation time and waste.
The loose, modular nature of linear pieces lets masons quickly build rhythm on wide wall runs, while still having enough variation in length to avoid a repetitive pattern. Tight dry stack joints eliminate the grouting step, which shortens the installation cycle.
Manufacturing & 品質管理
Production starts with quarrying select quartzite blocks. The stone is processed into strips that are split on the face, then sawn on the back and trimmed on edges to achieve a clean, install-ready profile. Size calibration and thickness control are handled on dedicated lines so that finished pieces meet agreed tolerances.
Quality control teams carry out inspections at all key stages: raw block selection, dimensional checks, surface inspection, color control, and final packing review before loading.
