If your stucco siding is wearing out its welcome, you may be wondering if it’s a good idea to replace stucco with brick. Brick is a beautiful, classic siding solution that stands the test of time spectacularly, making it an easy recommendation. At Ai Restoration, we’ve been working with stucco and other siding materials for over 20 years, building our glowing reputation in Eastern PA brick by…well, you get the picture. Join us today as we get under the surface of siding and explore exactly what makes brick such an attractive choice both for siding and structure!
Red Is The New Green: The Sustainable Siding Solution
In a world of synthetic materials that often give nature the short end of the stick, you can rest assured knowing that brick, though red, is green through and through. Made from varieties of naturally occurring clay, brick has been mined and used for centuries in the creation of dependable, resilient and beautiful structures.
A Breathable Barrier
Because of brick’s natural porousness, it does a great job of releasing moisture rather than trapping it. As many homeowners already know, trapped moisture can be your worst enemy, leading to mold, mildew and rot! Brick siding is a great way to rise above the rot, mastering mold and mildew that can be serious problems with other siding choices.
Wait…Veneer Doesn’t Always Mean Fake!?
If you’re not ready to take the plunge into genuine brick siding, brick veneer is a close second. The most fascinating part about it? It’s actually made out of real brick! Every bit as rich and authentic as actual brick, brick veneer simply gives you all the glory while managing a slim 1 ¾ inch thickness, allowing you to show off the particularities of your home unburdened by the bulk of actual, full-size bricks. (It’s worth noting that manufactured brick veneer is generally made out of cement and other products to mimic authentic brick veneer)
Replace Stucco With Brick – The Ai Way!
Whether you decide to re-side with brick or brick veneer, you’re making an intelligent investment that will leave your home well protected for nearly a century. But who to trust with such meticulous masonry? Ai Restoration has been tackling siding solutions for decades, making sure homes are as beautiful on the outside as they are protected on the inside. So check out our page on brick siding, call us at 215-794-6858, and bust out your Commodores lyrics, ‘cause she’s a brick house!”
