Isolated or small areas of damage can usually be repaired for a reasonable cost.
Remove vinyl siding replace with brick.
Here is the story written by a historic neighborhood organization making things happen.
The good news is that with the right knowledge the right tools and a bit of time and energy the removal of your vinyl siding is a simple project.
If you use brick veneer siding over existing vinyl siding you have now created 2 layers of moisture resistance for your home.
Vinyl siding can be removed from a house and brick put in its place.
Moisture protection is a major concern for homeowners because wet wood rots and grows mold causing.
Several years ago there was an article in the illinois association of historic preservation commission s newsletter regarding the program started in rock island il for the removing vinyl siding by volunteers.
The construction of the new masonry siding can begin as soon as a vapor barrier such as 15 pound felt is installed over the home s boxing.
Once the brick ledge is in place it s a quick process to remove the vinyl siding and the old trim.
Houses built with structural brick are often expensive.
Before removing existing siding and replacing it with brick carefully consider whether or not the siding actually needs to be taken down.
Every kind of siding also has a predicted average lifespan that has been calculated by experts.
Brick siding is a desirable attribute to potential home buyers.