Your home's exterior says a lot about your style—and your address stone should match that same attention to detail. Whether your home features brick, natural stone, stucco, or siding, the right stone address plaque can add lasting curb appeal and practical visibility. But with so many architectural styles and materials out there, how do you choose the right fit?
In this guide, we’ll walk through how to select the ideal address stone, stone house numbers, or natural stone address marker based on your home’s exterior material—and why Build-A-Stone makes it easier than ever to get a custom piece that blends seamlessly with your home.
If your home is built with traditional brick, a full-depth address stone block is the go-to choice. These are designed to “time out” with standard brick dimensions, meaning your stone address block fits naturally into the masonry course.
Full-Depth Address Stones (2-1/2” thickness)
Designed to install just like a brick—perfect for flush, built-in looks
Ideal for embedding in front walls, columns, or brick mailboxes
Pair this with deep-engraved stone house numbers in a bold, classic font for a timeless aesthetic that will never peel, fade, or crack.
Homes finished with stone—or manufactured stone veneer—typically have a shallower profile. In this case, you’ll want a thin stone address plaque that mimics the natural textures of the stonework while sitting flush with the wall.
Thin Veneer Address Stones (1-1/2” thickness or thinner)
Lightweight, easy to install during or after construction
Available with natural finishes to complement real stone textures
A natural stone address marker also works well for freestanding columns or landscape elements. These can serve as stylish entry markers at the end of long driveways or within garden beds near the entrance.
If your home features stucco or vinyl/composite siding, you’ll need an address plaque that installs directly onto the wall without disrupting the exterior finish.
Surface-Mount Stone Address Plaques (3/4” thickness)
Installed using climate-appropriate adhesive and finished with J-channel trim or stucco mesh
Ideal for front porches, entryway pillars, or beside garage doors
Even though the stone is thinner, the durability doesn’t change. These stone address plaques still use the same engineered limestone and weatherproof sealants as full-depth blocks.
Brick or stone mailboxes deserve more than flimsy metal numbers or adhesive decals. A custom stone mailbox number plaque adds sophistication and permanence—while making your address easy to read from the street.
Mailbox-Specific Address Stones (available in both thin and full-depth)
Designed to install flush with your mailbox’s masonry surface
Customize with vertical or horizontal orientation to fit your design
This is one of the easiest and most affordable upgrades you can make to your home’s curb appeal—and it lasts far longer than traditional metal numbers.
At Build-A-Stone, we make it simple to match your address stone to your home’s exterior. Whether you’re embedding a stone address block into new brickwork, mounting a stone address plaque onto siding, or showcasing stone house numbers on a pillar, our products are precision-cast and built to last.
Each order is made in the U.S.A., ships within 3 business days, and includes a wide range of customization options—from font and layout to border and orientation. With our vertical and two-line stones now available, there’s a perfect fit for every home style.
Ready to design your custom address stone? Explore options for brick, stone, stucco, siding, or mailbox applications today at Build-A-Stone.com and give your home a lasting first impression.