Changing Siding To Stone

Stone veneer is simply stone either natural or cultured attached to the side of a house just like siding.

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. Vinyl siding can be removed from a house and brick put in its place. But another similarity that veneer shares with stone is the possible deterioration of mortar joints over time which may necessitate periodic inspection. 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.

In this case with cement rather than with nails. 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. Apply with a large paintbrush for small areas or a paint sprayer for large areas. Paint a thin coat to prevent bubbling as.

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