Have you ever wondered the best siding material to install on your building? Have you ever compared stone veneer vs brick siding? If not, you should take your time to know the common differences between the two in terms of performance. Both stone veneers and brick sidings are perfect options for your building project. The difference comes in in terms of quality, durability and maintenance.
Installations
Bricks and stones come in almost the same sizes. However, for brick sidings, you will have to break them into smaller pieces to fit in well on your siding. Stone veneers, on the other hand come in different sizes and you will not have to break them into pieces. As a result, it takes a very short time to install stone veneers compared to brick siding.
Moreover, stone is very strong and does not break easily during the installation. Therefore, nothing will go at waste and instead, you will have some materials left for other building projects and decorations. Stone veneers also don’t require special tools for installations and you only have to nail them on your wall.
Maintenance
In terms of maintenance, stone veneers are very impervious to different types of damages. Your ClipStone can withstand harsh weather conditions like storms and heavy rains. The structure of the material is very stable and moisture stands no chance against stone veneers.
On the contrary, brick sidings are very susceptible to damages and cannot last on your building for more than ten years unless you ensure proper maintenance. Moisture can easily weaken the structure of bricks and reduce its effectiveness and insulation property.
When maintaining your stone veneers, you only need to ensure regular cleaning, either weekly or monthly. This is enough to keep your siding in good shape.
Durability
If you want a durable material for your siding then ClipStone should be your number one option. As long as you maintain your siding as directed, you will not have to worry about repairs and replacements. Stone veneers can last for over 30 years and this terms it as a long-term siding option. When comparing stone veneer vs brick siding in terms of durability, there is a very big difference. Stone veneers are three times as durable as brick sidings.
Appearance
When you are looking for an appealing siding then ClipStone is the go for option. ClipStone comes in a variety of color options and you will always find a color that matches your exterior. The texture of stone veneers can always blend into every type of exterior and landscape. Moreover, Sherwood Lumber offers you pre-finishing options that will save you the stress of painting during installations. We will always guide you on how to combine your exterior colors to achieve a classy look.
Those who install brick sidings on the other hand have very limited color options. You will find it very difficult to match the color of brick siding with other exterior structures. If you want an appealing exterior with brick siding then you will have to repaint after or during installations. This means an addition to the installation expenses.
