Description

About Fond du Lac Country Squire

Fond du Lac Country Squire is a natural building stone product sourced from limestone quarries. This material is classified under the Ashlar stone category, characterized by its mechanically split, square-to-rectangular geometries. The stone exhibits a distinct color palette consistent with natural limestone, primarily featuring arctic gray tones. It is processed to offer a splitface texture, providing a rugged yet structured aesthetic suitable for masonry applications.

The product line is available in both full veneer and thin veneer configurations, allowing for flexibility in installation methods depending on structural requirements. The stones are selected and shaped to ensure a consistent dimensional range, facilitating standard coursing or random ashlar patterns in professional construction projects. As a natural stone product, it retains the inherent durability and weather resistance associated with quarried limestone.

Fond du Lac Country Squire Technical Specifications

• Material Type: Natural Limestone
• Stone Pattern: Ashlar (Squares and Rectangles)
• Face Heights: 2 inches to 8 inches
• Full Veneer Bed Depth: 3 inches to 5 inches
• Thin Veneer Bed Depth: 0.75 inches to 1.25 inches
• Full Veneer Lengths: 6 inches to 42 inches
• Thin Veneer Lengths: 6 inches to 24 inches
• Surface Texture: Splitface / Natural Cleft
• Color Tones: Arctic Grays

Applications & Material Features of Fond du Lac Country Squire

Fond du Lac Country Squire is engineered for use in vertical masonry applications, including exterior facades, interior feature walls, and fireplace surrounds. The Ashlar shaping allows for efficient stacking and mortaring, tailored for projects requiring a linear or semi-coursed appearance. The material’s natural geological composition provides resistance to environmental elements.

The availability of both full and thin veneer options supports various substructure requirements, from standard footing-supported masonry walls to adhered veneer systems on non-load-bearing partitions. The limestone density ensures substantial mass for full veneer applications, while the thin veneer variation reduces weight loads for applications where structural capacity is limited. The splitface texture enhances light interaction across the surface, emphasizing the natural grain of the stone.