If you’ve been searching for a manufactured stone veneer that gives you the look of authentic quarried or Old World masonry without the weight, cost, or installation timeline of natural stone, our newest Dutch Quality additions are worth a look. We’ve just brought in several new stones — Rough Ashlar, Weather Ledge, and Tuscan Ridge — each available in multiple colorways, including Soft Barley and Summer Plains.
Here’s a quick introduction to each style, what makes it different, and how to know which one is right for your next fireplace, exterior, or accent wall project.
What Is Dutch Quality Stone Veneer?
Dutch Quality is a manufactured stone veneer brand known for capturing the texture, depth, and irregularity of real quarried stone in a lighter, easy-to-install panel and unit format. Because it’s manufactured rather than cut from natural stone, Dutch Quality veneer is consistent to install, quite affordable per square foot, and available in a wider, more curated range of colors than natural stone typically offers.
Rough Ashlar: Classic, Dressed-Stone Elegance
Rough Ashlar brings a striking, classic profile of dressed stones in varying sizes and textures, giving installations real authenticity and depth. Its dynamic stone-to-stone character and fresh color palette make it equally suited to traditional and contemporary builds — a good fit if you want a refined, structured look rather than a rustic one.
Height: 3.5″ – 12.5″
Length: 6″ – 23″
Thickness: 0.8″ – 2.25″
Corner Returns: Short 3″ – 5″ | Long 8″ – 12.5″
Available in: Soft Barley, with additional colorways available
Rough Ashlar works well on fireplace surrounds, exterior facades, and feature walls where you want the impression of dressed, quarried stone with clean, deliberate lines.
Weather Ledge: Aged, Linear, and Textured
Weather Ledge is defined by long, linear stone pieces of varying heights and a distressed, aged surface. Each stone is shaped for a tight drystack installation, and the style holds onto moderate shadow relief even when installed with grout — giving you flexibility in how it’s set without losing depth.
Height: 1.5″ – 7.5″
Length: 4″ – 23″
Thickness: 1″ – 2.5″
Corner Returns: Short 3″ – 5″ | Long 7″ – 13″
Available in: Soft Barley, Summer Plains, with additional colorways available
Weather Ledge is a strong choice if you like the drystack aesthetic but want the option to grout for outdoor durability, or if you’re after a more weathered, lived-in look than a polished ashlar profile provides.
Tuscan Ridge: Old World Italian Masonry
Tuscan Ridge combines large rubble shapes with ledge stone to recreate the look of traditional Italian stone masonry. Because it blends two shape types rather than repeating a single stone profile, every installation forms its own unique pattern — no two walls look quite alike.
Height: 1.5″ – 6.5″
Length: 4.5″ – 14″
Thickness: 1″ – 2.5″
Corner Returns: Short 3″ – 5″ | Long 7″ – 13″
Available in: Summer Plains, with additional colorways available
Tuscan Ridge is best suited to projects going for an Old World, European, or rustic Italian character — think farmhouse exteriors, wine cellars, and outdoor kitchens.
Soft Barley and Summer Plains: Two Versatile New Colorways
Two colors show up across several of these new styles:
Soft Barley is a warm, neutral tone that reads clean and adaptable — a good middle-ground color if you want the stone to complement rather than compete with brick, siding, or landscaping.
Summer Plains is a warm, sun-washed tone that leans into each stone’s texture, making it a strong pick for rustic, Old World, or Southwestern-inspired designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between Rough Ashlar, Weather Ledge, and Tuscan Ridge? Rough Ashlar has a dressed, structured stone profile for a classic look. Weather Ledge features long, linear stones with an aged, distressed surface for a dry-stack aesthetic. Tuscan Ridge mixes rubble and ledge stone shapes to mimic traditional Italian masonry with a more irregular pattern.
Can Dutch Quality Weather Ledge be installed with grout? Yes. Weather Ledge is shaped to hold a tight drystack look and moderate shadow relief whether it’s installed drystacked or grouted.
Is Tuscan Ridge a repeating pattern? No. Because it combines rubble and ledge stone shapes rather than one uniform stone size, each Tuscan Ridge installation creates its own unique pattern.
Are Soft Barley and Summer Plains available on all three styles? Soft Barley is currently available on Rough Ashlar and Weather Ledge. Summer Plains is currently available on Weather Ledge and Tuscan Ridge. Additional colorways are available for each style — check with your nearest Fireplace Stone & Patio location for the full color range.
Stop by your nearest Fireplace Stone & Patio location to learn more about Rough Ashlar, Weather Ledge, and Tuscan Ridge or contact us to talk through which style fits your next project. Use this Design Tool to help you envision your project.
