Changing Siding To Stone

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.

Changing siding to stone. Like stone veneer is impervious to fire insects and rot doesn t need staining or painting and is less expensive than actual stone or brick though still costlier than other siding options. Paint a thin coat to prevent bubbling as. Apply with a large paintbrush for small areas or a paint sprayer for large areas. The most important part of the job will be underground as a solid foundation must support the new brick.

Stone whether natural or cultured is a fantastic way to add texture color and interest to a home s exterior. Of the nine most common types of siding brick along with stone which has comparable costs is the most expensive choice. Vinyl siding can be removed from a house and brick put in its place. When you re only removing the lower portion of your home s vinyl siding to install a brick or stone wainscot if local code allows you can dig just below grade and bolt angle iron to the foundation to serve as the new brick ledge.

Paint the stone with a clear coat masonry sealer to protect the finish.