Building a new home, cabin or room addition? You need to know the types of exterior building materials available and the pros and cons of each.

This variety of siding can be installed on any kind of exterior surface, including brick and stucco. Stone veneer costs $5.50 to $10.75 per square foot and offers the same durability of real stone ...

The siding mixes well with other types of cladding, such as brick and stone. • The siding’s design helps prevent water ...

Like the look of logs, stone or brick? There are faux stand-ins for ... For those interested in a coastal, New-England aesthetic, shingled exteriors provide almost-instant curb appeal.

Pine Hall Brick. The elegance of quarried stone along with easy maintenance and slip-resistance ... air space to create a load-bearing exterior wall. The process creates low-maintenance interior walls ...

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 ...

the package stacks brick against the top alternatives -- vinyl siding, concrete masonry, manufactured stone, fiber cement siding and Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS), otherwise known ...

And while many architects prefer this ultra-modern aesthetic, a handful are going back to the basics, using handmade brick and textured stone to mirror ... when designing the exterior of his ...