My husband and I are going to be building a 2,000 sq ft home. We both want brick but have been told it is around $12,000 more than vinyl. We live in middle Tennessee. Thanks!
2007-07-26 03:56:22 · 6 answers · asked by GreeneyedCowgirl 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
I live in your region and own a business that guides clients through the whole construction process while they act as the builder. Brick in this area is less expensive than other regions because a lot of brick is made around here. General Shale is headquartered in East Tennessee. Brick is about $350 per thousand for material alone. You should figure about $5-6 sf installed for material and labor. Vinyl is less expensive but it tends to fade, hail can easily damage it, and it needs to be cleaned because of fungus that grows in the region. A third alternative that is in the middle of your options is a fiber-cement board. Hardie Plank is the most popular but I like a product that is made by Certainteed. It is "greener" containing less silica and requires no special blades to cut. It can also be stained to look like wood. It holds up to hail and many insurance companies equate it to brick because of the cement fiber. Maybe using brick accents around the house and cement fiber board for the rest would be a good solution.
2007-07-26 04:50:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brick is always nicer looking and no maintenance involved.
Our house is half brick and the new addition is vinyl. The vinyl over time does get dirty.
We have to pressure wash ours every few years.
Plus with brick, it does add value to your home and your insurance will be some what cheaper.
Bet you didn't know that. Worked for Allstate 7yrs and agents tend not to tell you that.
2007-07-26 11:31:58 · answer #2 · answered by Mom of 2 great boys 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is right brick is much more expensive but you do not have to care for it like vinyl . the difference is the care of the house it is a one time purchase and it is time consuming to put up , you will need to find a good brick layer and they are not all a like!!
2007-07-26 11:04:28 · answer #3 · answered by jgilbertdo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
You seem to know the answer already. Stay with brick. It's natural and eco-friendly. Vinyl is plastic.
2007-07-26 10:59:46 · answer #4 · answered by Intrusivosity With Medium Doubt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's actually not a bad deal at all, go with the brick.
2007-07-26 11:02:36 · answer #5 · answered by dcc045 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tricky matter. lookup from yahoo. that will help!
2014-11-26 23:24:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋