Change To Brick Siding

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Change to brick siding.

According to the minnesota sustainable housing initiative as of 2007 material costs and labor for installing brick siding average between 9 70 and 15 30 per square foot. Typically brick siding costs around 6 to 15 or more per square foot installed. Brick veneer siding offers homeowners the option to increase the value of their home increase weather and sound resistance and add another thermal barrier. The new brick ledge ties into the existing foundation wall through rebar pins inserted in holes drilled into the foundation.

Using brick veneer siding over existing vinyl siding can change the entire look of your house. Brick siding can be prohibitively expensive when compared to other materials. Vinyl siding can be removed from a house and brick put in its place. This method works well for houses with basement foundations.

Pouring a concrete brick ledge involves excavating around the foundation to depth of approximately 30 inches and pouring a 4 to 6 inch wide steel reinforced wall to support the new masonry siding. Remodeling projects always involve some type of demolition in order to remove the old material and make way for the new such as when you re converting existing siding on a wall into a brick facade. With siding it is a similar process but the siding itself does not supply much structural support. The most important part of the job will be underground as a solid foundation must support the new brick.

Of the nine most common types of siding brick along with stone which has comparable costs is the most expensive choice. Installing brick is labor intensive so the cost is on the higher end compared to other siding options. Professional masons may lower the cost of materials for larger projects resulting in a per square foot cost as low as 9 for large homes. And yet when you begin exploring options and data about the price for brick siding installation you will hear it described as both brick and brick veneer and with different pricing tiers.

There are different installation methods plus benefits and drawbacks to be aware of. Vinyl siding can be removed from a house and brick put in its place. Therefore most brick siding is a choice made during the beginning phases of home construction. It is a siding and not a primary building material.

Under normal conditions and when installed correctly brick siding can last the life of your house. Installing brick siding costs an average of 15 per square foot the average cost to brick a house falls between 9 and 28 per square foot for materials and labor.