I have faux stone on the front of my house. As Cecil said, the quality varies between different companies that make it. Some look very real others not so much... The price is definitely lower than real stone, way lower! If I was rich, I'd buy real stone, but I aint rich! I agree with AP on the metal roof. It is a good investment. The home has a post and beam look to it... Is that also what you were commenting on?