On a contemporary residence that spans over 10,000 square feet, the choice of façade materials is critical. On this project, the combination of Blizzard Lafitt stone, Rockland Black Melville Slik brick and Blizzard Cardin brick is used to organize the exterior walls, clearly distinguish the different sections of the building and assert a contemporary residential architecture suited to the Canadian context.
Why Combine Stone and Brick on a Large-Scale Project
On a large home, covering all exterior walls with a single material can result in an overly uniform appearance. Using multiple concrete products together—such as masonry stone and architectural brick—allows for variation in texture and colour while maintaining a clear, cohesive appearance. The textured stone is installed in the most visible surfaces to add depth, while the smooth brick is used to organize certain sections and clearly define the different parts of the residence.
Lafitt Stone as the Aesthetic Foundation
On this home, Lafitt stone in Blizzard serves as the aesthetic foundation of the entire façade. Its very light, subtly nuanced colour reflects natural light and enhances the exterior. Its texture, inspired by cut stone, adds character to the walls, which is especially well suited to a large residence. Used on the most visible sections. . Its modular format simplifies installation and helps limit cuts and material waste—an important advantage on large residential projects.
Rockland Black Melville Slik Brick as an Accent
Melville Slik brick in Rockland Black is used as an accent to create a strong contrast with the Blizzard Lafitt stone. Its smooth surface and crisp edges define clean lines that structure the walls and highlight specific sections of the building. Used in targeted areas, it helps distinguish the different parts of the home and mark transitions between them. It matches well with the colour of the window frames, garage doors and roof elements.
Blizzard Cardin Brick to Balance the Contrasts
Cardin brick, with its smooth finish and compact format, completes the composition. Its light Blizzard colour extends the brightness of the Lafitt stone while offering a different texture. It also helps brighten certain areas of the exterior walls and balance the contrast with the darker brick. Its modular format facilitates installation and helps reduce cuts and waste on large-scale job sites.
Organizing the Facades of a Large Residence
On a large home, material distribution plays a key role. Blizzard Lafitt stone is used on the main walls to create a bright, structured base. Melville Slik brick in Rockland Black is added to certain sections to introduce contrast and visually break up the surfaces. Blizzard Cardin brick completes the composition by adding lighter areas and a softer finish.
This arrangement results in a refined appearance that is well suited to the scale of the residence.
Ressources
For more information on the products, please consult:
- 2026 Permacon Catalog
- Lafitt Stone
- Melville Slik Brik
- Cardin Brick
Technical resources are available directly on each product page
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