ᐅ Brick veneer or stucco? Durability and appearance?

Created on: 12 Apr 2013 08:21
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Gluecklich
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Gluecklich
12 Apr 2013 08:21
Hello everyone,

which lasts longer and stays looking good longer? Brick cladding or white render?
We are unsure whether to choose brick cladding or white render. Does anyone have experience with this?

Thanks for your advice
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Bauexperte
12 Apr 2013 10:52
Hello,
Gluecklich schrieb:

Which lasts longer and maintains its appearance better? Brick cladding or white plaster?
This question is often answered by the available budget. Otherwise, it’s a matter of personal preference.

Regards, Bauexperte
Jaydee12 Apr 2013 12:18
Hello,

my parents have a yellow (rough-textured) brick on their house. The house was built in 1981 and still looks very good.
One street away, a house was built at the same time with white, smooth bricks. The owners have since painted the white brick because after a few years it didn’t look very nice anymore.

I would love to build my house with bricks, but in Bavaria that absolutely doesn’t fit the local architectural style.
€uro
12 Apr 2013 12:24
Hello,
Gluecklich schrieb:
What lasts longer and stays looking good longer? Brick cladding or white render?
There are also other pros and cons to consider.

Best regards.
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Gluecklich
12 Apr 2013 18:35
It’s a price.
What other pros and cons are there?
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ypg
12 Apr 2013 20:09
Same Price???

I have received house offers with additional costs ranging from 7,000 to 17,000 for brick cladding instead of plaster.

If you disregard the extra maintenance every 10 years for plaster (repainting), then there is also the question of style trends: certain bricks go out of fashion, just think of the yellow bricks from the 1970s... these houses are hard to sell. Then there are the cheaper options, which (in my opinion) all look cheap.

If someone wants a solid standard, is building to finally be finished, and does not have very high demands for the facade, the extra cost for brick cladding is reasonable and fair.

Personally, I live in a neighborhood with white plastered row houses. Everything looks friendly, even on cloudy and overcast days, and the walls appear bright.

In the north, it can look quite dull when the trees have no leaves and all the houses are clad in this dark dull red brick...