google.com, pub-3595943663920267, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0 /* ACHLAB uniform image ratios */ .ach-media{ --ratio:56.25%; /* default 16:9 */ position:relative; width:100%; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; } .ach-media::before{content:"";display:block;padding-top:var(--ratio);} /* ratio box */ .ach-media > img{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; /* fills box; crops evenly */ object-position:center; } /* Quick ratio presets */ .ach-ar-16x9{ --ratio:56.25%; } /* 16:9 */ .ach-ar-4x5{ --ratio:125%; } /* 4:5 vertical */ .ach-ar-1x1{ --ratio:100%; } /* square */ .ach-ar-9x16{ --ratio:177.78%;} /* story/tall */ /* Horizontal scroll strip */ .ach-scroll-x{ display:flex; gap:12px; overflow-x:auto; scroll-snap-type:x mandatory; padding:6px 2px; } .ach-scroll-x .ach-media{ flex:0 0 auto; width:min(80vw, 420px); /* card width */ scroll-snap-align:center; } /* Vertical stack (uniform cards) */ .ach-stack{ display:grid; gap:16px; } /* Optional: show entire image without crop */ .ach-fit-contain > img{ object-fit:contain; background:#f5f5f5; }

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Stone Veneer: Limestone Veneer at the Horizontal Joint

Stone Veneer: Limestone Veneer at the Horizontal Joint

Explore the critical technical details of stone veneer installation in our new construction series. This post breaks down the horizontal joint in limestone façades, examining how this transition point manages compression and tension forces in modern wall assemblies. Perfect for industry professionals and students seeking a deeper understanding of building science and facade construction.