Remodeling an outdated fireplace with natural stone once was a hassle.For starters, it meant cutting through floor joists and building a new support system to hold up the additional weight of ...

Remodeling an outdated fireplace with natural stone used to be a hassle. For starters, it meant cutting through floor joists and building a new support system to hold up the additional weight of ...

Natural and manufactured stone veneers can dramatically change the look of a home. Updated: ; Apr. 10, 2010, 10:00 a.m. | Published: ; Apr. 10, 2010, 9:00 a.m.

Alternatives include stone, rainscreens, fiber cement siding, engineered wood, or brick veneer. Traditional red brick tends to make a home look dated, said Chris Withers, president and co-owner of ...

While brick veneers are mostly known for their aesthetic and weather protection, it’s important to recognize the veneer’s potential to act as a structural component. Consequently, when masonry ...

“Thin brick veneers offer designers the ability to put brick where it normally would not be able to go, for example, at the penthouse on top of a building to enclose the mechanical equipment, or on a ...

Brick veneers, on the other hand, aren’t load-bearing, ... Stone veneers are often installed near the foundation, on the chimney or an accent wall to highlight another siding material.

A professional team from Larrauris Constructions installs thin brick for a South Florida property A professional team from Larrauris Constructions installs stone ...