Key takeaways
- Brick is uniform and classic, stone is varied and rugged
- Veneer gives the look of either on a framed house
- Many homes combine brick and stone
- The Project Finder on this site points to a starting place
Brick and stone both age beautifully. The choice is mostly about character.
Brick
Brick is made in a kiln, so it is uniform in size and rich in color. Laid in a bond pattern it gives walls a calm, rhythmic look and fits almost any style from colonial to modern.
Stone
Stone is irregular by nature. Fieldstone, ledgestone and limestone give walls shadow and depth, and every project looks different.
Veneer or solid
On most modern houses either material is a veneer, a single layer tied to the structure. That keeps cost and weight down while keeping the look.
Combine them
Brick walls with stone bases, columns or chimney breasts are classic. We plan the transitions so water cannot get behind either one.
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Questions about your own masonry? Call or text 800-224-9245, or use the estimate form below.