Brick veneer offers five key advantages, which homeowners and contractors alike find very appealing:
Similar in appearance to natural bricks
Veneer is very lightweight
Easy to install for do-it-yourselfers
Provides great insulation (especially those made from waterproof composite material)
Cost savings compared to natural bricks
Veneer delivers the benefits of full-size brick
Incredibly versatile and durable, this product can be used to replace a variety of outdoor siding materials for your home:
Wood
Metal
Vinyl siding
Not to mention that brick veneer is perfect for your indoor or outdoor fireplace too. And if you’re a do-it-yourselfer, you can smartly install them yourself without having to pull out your calculator and figure out the costs of using skilled bricklayers. That’s not to mention the additional price of having a foundation that can support heavy, full-sized bricks.
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Veneer offers the same ease of installation as siding
Nowadays, there are modern, mechanically fastened veneer installation options. And these are great for DIY’ers. Here (in a nutshell) is how they work:
Front side of the panel
Has the veneer stone on it
That’s the side that will be outward-facing from your home
Back side of the panel
Has metal fasteners built into them
Like a puzzle, these fasteners lock into each other
When they’re in place, you simply bolt or screw them into the frame of your home.
Additionally, your home’s resale value immediately rises and will continue to do so especially when compared to less expensive siding options.
More brick veneer benefits
Veneer is designed to look and act like the real thing. And they’re designed to be incredibly easy to install, too. That said, there are other additional benefits to using brick veneer in and around your home:
Lightweight, yet strong: Most veneer bricks are approximately 1” thick (compared to 3”-4” for conventional bricks). This lighter weight makes them easy to handle and install upon a majority of residential walls.
Superior insulation & customization choices: Brick veneer panels are graded on their insulation levels (otherwise known as R-value).This give you the ability to customize the degree of insulation in different parts of the house where you choose to install it.
Affordability: The costs of brick veneer construction and installation projects tend to be lower than those of traditional brick walls. Additionally, veneer tends to be easier to take care of, which means lower maintenance costs over many years.
Value that pays for itself
Considering the many advantages that veneer holds over other siding choices, such as:
Lastly, when it comes to appearance and aesthetics, it would take an expert to know that your veneer wall or fireplace is not actually made from brick.
We have the brick veneer you want at a cost you’ll love
Veneer bricks are a superb choice for a rich appearance at a reasonable cost. And as a homeowner – that’s all you can really ask for. As we said off the top, January is a very popular time for these installation projects. So we’re ready to help you with yours.
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