Apply mortar and attach stones once the lath is attached apply mortar to the lath 1 16 to 1 8 thick.
How to replace siding with stone veneer.
First you can gently remove any stones or parts of stones left in the area.
According to the same source the mortar used on the back of the replacement stone veneer should be applied with a pointed trowel.
You can use the stiff metal brush to clean the exposed area of wall as well as the stone that has fallen out.
If stones or bricks have fallen off the siding they need to be replaced.
Carefully remove the rest of the stone that remains in the area as it s easiest to start laying stones from scratch.
Either the same stone can be put back or a new matching stone can be used.
Hold the stone against the surface for five seconds until it sets.
Using your wheelbarrow and buckets to mix the concrete then apply the mortar to the exposed area on the siding in a thin layer of about 1 8 inch.
When you re only removing the lower portion of your home s vinyl siding to install a brick or stone wainscot if local code allows you can dig just below grade and bolt angle iron to the foundation to serve as the new brick ledge.