Changing Siding To Stone

Paint a thin coat to prevent bubbling as.

Changing siding to stone.

In this case with cement rather than with nails. Apply with a large paintbrush for small areas or a paint sprayer for large areas. Of the nine most common types of siding brick along with stone which has comparable costs is the most expensive choice. But another similarity that veneer shares with stone is the possible deterioration of mortar joints over time which may necessitate periodic inspection.

Paint the stone with a clear coat masonry sealer to protect the finish. 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. 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. Stone veneer is simply stone either natural or cultured attached to the side of a house just like siding.

The most important part of the job will be underground as a solid foundation must support the new brick.