Are the majority of homes made with siding? (Denver, Westminster: for sale, big home)

[ca-ut-??]

I have researched homes for sale in broomfield/golden and other neighborhoods and it seems like the majority of homes are made with siding.

Hubby says that this is a big no no for him, he grew up in utah and are used to brick houses.

So I thought I'd get an opinion here, is it really true that most houses are made with siding?

[reatlor21]

Siding is definately the most popular, but it is not impossible to find brick or stucco homes with a little bit of want to. Brick tends to be seen in older homes in the area. Aren't a ton of more modern brick builds

[2bindenver]

All brick houses in Denver are not common. They were popular in the 1900's to 1960's.

People who have lived in all brick houses claim the house is too warm in the summer.

[ca-ut-??]

good to know.

[Bradburn1]

There are quite a few all brick houses in my neighborhood on the Westminster/Broomfield border--Bradburn Village. People like them because they are low maintenance but they add quite a lot to the price of the house (or did when they were building--like 15-20 k). All houses in here built since 2001, but I've noticed too not seeing them in any other new neighborhoods around this area, I assume because of the expense.

[denverian]

The most common siding used here in new construction is hardie board siding. This link tells about the pros and cons of it.

Pros, Cons, & Costs: Hardie Board Siding

My house has both brick and hardie board. It's now 6 years old and the paint looks like new. It will eventually need to be painted, but you don't get rot/bugs in this type of siding. Personally, I like it. I would never buy a home with vinyl siding because it just looks cheap. Hardie board siding looks like wood, but acts like cement.

[davebarnes]

Originally Posted by ca-ut-??

is it really true that most houses are made with siding?

No.
Brick - many houses. Fewer new ones as brick is expensive.
Stucco - Real stucco. 1900-1920. Avoid. Way too much maintenance. Not many houses.
Stucco - Synthetic (cement and plastic). 1980+. Zero maintenance. Inspection is very important to make sure water is not behind the stucco.
Hardie Board - cement fiber. 2000+
Wood. 1900+

I think you (and your hubby) need to prioritize your selection criteria. You are bouncing all over the place.

[livecontent]

Originally Posted by 2bindenver

All brick houses in Denver are not common. They were popular in the 1900's to 1960's.

People who have lived in all brick houses claim the house is too warm in the summer.

I do not believe that to be true. If the house is well insulated, it would make no difference.

If you are judging brick homes that were more commonly built in the past with the little insulation of that time, then they would of course be warmer in the summer and colder in the winter. It is not the issue with the brick. A poorly insulated non-brick home would have the same issues.

The big issue is that it cost more to build with brick. It also minimizes the large multiple story homes where brick needs more underlying support. People want a big home. Multiple stories are more common because the lots have not grown as large as the houses that people want, so a ranch home would not give them all the room they desire on these relatively small lots.

A real good value home would be a well insulated all brick ranch on a full basement which would be easier to heat and easier to keep cool.

There was nothing wrong with all those small ranch homes of the past. That were economical and raised much larger families than these mansions that have small families. These monster mansions are built more for the wants, desires, and conspicuous consumption of today's home buyers, but not necessarily a basic need. I think they look ludicrous and ridiculous; out of place on these small lots and too close to other homes.

Livecontent

[ca-ut-??]

Oh we are not buying yet, davebrnes. Just asking a question. C:

Since we haven't moved thereyet, we really have no clue about the Denver area, so it is kind of like bouncing everywhere.

[docwatson]

My neighborhood is almost all brick homes. West Denver / East Wheat Ridge. Basically any home 1950s or before is probably brick, or perhaps wood depending on the area.