Orange County Hardscape: Brick & Stone-Veneer Siding

As far as durability and longevity are concerned there are fewer materials that serve an Orange County hardscaper better than brick especially when dealing with walls, walkways, and driveways. Orange County hardscapers also love brick because it doesn't need paint, is completely resistant to rot, and stands up against weather better than most of the other materials an Orange County hardscaper might use. While many of these things are often common knowledge amongst the layperson, what many people don't know is that brick is an excellent insulator and can keep a dwelling both warm and cool depending on the season. More than any other reason however, brick is popular with Orange County hardscapers simply because it is available in a wide variety of colors, shapes, sizes, and costs. This also makes it popular with homeowners as well!

When it comes to the installation of brick the process is a bit more complicated than most individuals realize. An Orange County hardscaper must first prepare a mixture of cement, sand, lime, and water in order to form the mortar that holds their bricks together. Once the mortar is prepared an Orange County hardscaper can then lay brick to a wall with a wood frame or over pre-applied building paper. As brick is laid in place an Orange County hardscaper will then finish or “tool” brick by using a concave that's either flush with the brick, extruded between the bricks, raked, or even V-joined.

When an Orange County hardscaper works with an individual who possesses a very limited budget they will often work with not brick but stone veneer instead. Stone veneer is essentially an affordable brick substitute that consists of Portland cement, natural aggregates, and iron oxide pigments that are poured into molds made from real stones. Stone veneers are nearly identical to real brick and are also highly resistant to fire, rot, and natural elements, much like brick. Stone veneers also share another trait with bricks in that they are also available in a wide variety of colors and styles making them easy to use in nearly any building scenario.

You'll want to speak with an Orange County hardscaper before you make any final decisions on what type of “brick” will work best for you and your budget! To find an Orange County hardscaper for your project click here!

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