Brick veneer offers a stylish and durable solution. That said, there's one important caveat to keep in mind: Applying brick veneer over concrete steps changes their height — and that's not just ...

Brick veneer siding gives homeowners the look of brick siding without the cost and the hassle of a complete brick installation. Brick veneer siding is actually made of brick, which either gets ...

veneer–about 50 pounds per square foot. That led to nearly rebuilding the entire fireplace. But now thin natural stone and brick veneers that weigh only 15 pounds per square foot are available ...

Whoa, try again! You got four out of five. But brick is not waterproof. In fact, many brick veneer houses built today leak — badly. Fortunately, there are simple ways to redirect this water back ...

1. Make sure the brick wall is on a sound footing. Although brick veneer is a non-load-bearing component, the weight of the veneer must have foundation support. If the existing foundation is not wide ...

Identify the basic components of a brick veneer cavity wall and explain their function as part of the larger assembly. + Develop an appropriate inspection and maintenance program for brick masonry ...

I simply can't afford that right now. My home is brick veneer, and the width between the brick is 45 inches. The height of the opening between the limestone sill and the brick angle iron that ...

Alternatives include stone, rainscreens, fiber cement siding, engineered wood, or brick veneer. Traditional red brick tends to make a home look dated, said Chris Withers, president and co-owner ...