VENEER Veneer refers to decorative masonry placed on the facade of buildings, walls and pilasters. Materials used are generally brick or stone which may cover CMU block. Sometimes brick and stone are combined to create decorative facades, and the use of mortar also affects the finished result. Brick can be laid in a variety of bonds or patterns, and stone may be natural field placed randomly or cut stone laid in an Ashlar bond. Dimensional pre-cast stone is also used for veneer.