Thin natural stone veneer

Thickness

3/4 inch

Material cost

$12.50 per square foot

Advantages

Light enough so that it can be installed without a foundation like a thick stone veneer

Can be custom-cut to specifications

Installation is less than thick stone veneer

Disadvantages

Thin sandstone, because it absorbs lots of water, might pop out in freeze/thaw cycle if used externally

Costs more than thick natural stone and manufactured stone veneers