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You could also put new brick on the sided area and paint it all, then the matching will not be an issue. But honestly, that's going to be a huge expense and depending on how the wall was built, might not be feasible. I definitely would not put siding over the brick you do have.
Change upstairs windows (I couldn't clone the arches), brick veneer, remove porch railing, add sidelight windows to door, brick veneer at doorway, more foundation plants.
It's rather evident that the framing for the second story cantilevers over the brick- that why the siding overlaps/is flush with the brick. So, there ain't gonna be any brick being added to the upper section of the front elevation.
It's rather evident that the framing for the second story cantilevers over the brick- that why the siding overlaps/is flush with the brick. So, there ain't gonna be any brick being added to the upper section of the front elevation.
I have seen this product on an entire house and until you get close enough to realize there is no mortar, you cannot tell it is not a conventional brick structure.
Change upstairs windows (I couldn't clone the arches), brick veneer, remove porch railing, add sidelight windows to door, brick veneer at doorway, more foundation plants.
That's a huge improvement! If all brick is arched like the bottom windows, it would be even better.
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Originally Posted by K'ledgeBldr
It's rather evident that the framing for the second story cantilevers over the brick- that why the siding overlaps/is flush with the brick. So, there ain't gonna be any brick being added to the upper section of the front elevation.
Keep dreamin'...
That's not evident. The siding looks very flush compared to houses that have second story cantilevers.
That's not evident. The siding looks very flush compared to houses that have second story cantilevers.
Even if it is flush, there is no ledge to lay conventional brick on. The brick veneer is thicker than the siding so if they are flush, the wall on the upstairs sits on top of the brick.
Change upstairs windows (I couldn't clone the arches), brick veneer, remove porch railing, add sidelight windows to door, brick veneer at doorway, more foundation plants.
Wow...MUCH better. Two windows up top give it a lot more balance. The shrubs help a lot too. I like the windows beside the door...I would just change to a wooden door with maybe a brass kicker plate. Any way to keep the two windows and change the color of the siding to a shade closer to the brick color? Something like this but different color (don't laugh at my paint skills).
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Even if it is flush, there is no ledge to lay conventional brick on. The brick veneer is thicker than the siding so if they are flush, the wall on the upstairs sits on top of the brick.
I don't think it's that flush. They wouldn't build a wall on a brick façade. I'm sure they can build the bright right on top of the existing brick. Even if they can't, they can build a support. I've seen it done. There is nothing that can't be bricked.
Linda, It's rather disturbing that you feel the need to carry over into other threads with very hateful comments. I personally have no ill will toward you. I would hope that as an adult you can see how others may perceive your comments.
As I said, this is not my home. It is a foreclosure that is currently for sale. My home is a single story and much smaller than this ~2400 sq ft home. I haven't even been inside this house.
Right.
Don't worry, I won't rat on you.
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