The decoration of the facade with brick is the most popular solution for hundreds of years, especially among private houses. Facing bricks are available in a huge number of colors and patterns, many of which are not inferior to the aesthetic properties of the stone, while the laying of the brick is much easier and more convenient. In this article, we suggest that you look at various options for finishing the facade of a private house with a brick, and also consider modern alternatives: facade panels, artificial stone and tiles for bricks.

Facing bricks: features, masonry options and photo facades

Facing bricks are made of clay using various technologies (roasting, extrusion, hyperpressing), which improve its quality and aesthetic properties. The clinker brick, which is made of special clay with the subsequent baking, is of special demand at decoration of facades today. It does not rust and does not crumble, can withstand severe winds, rain, frost, fires and other phenomena, and also resists the appearance of mold and fungus.

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The main disadvantage of high-quality and durable brick is its high price. Therefore, when the strength of a critical role does not play (as, for example, when laying the socle), to reduce the cost of finishing the facade hollow brick with holes. It features less weight and good thermal insulation properties, which makes it an excellent choice for facing and warming the facade. A large selection of its shapes and sizes allows you to conveniently trim corners, windows and other complex areas of the building.

One can not help but mention the aesthetic properties of brickwork. You can choose and beautifully combine different shades of brick on your facade, as well as use an unusual way of laying it. The following photos show you only some options for finishing the houses with facing brick for the facade.

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Finishing of facades with a stone for a brick

Artificial stone imitates a variety of materials and is very fond of using in finishing the facades and interiors for the following properties:

1. Relatively low weight (which creates less stress on the building);
2. Low price compared to natural stone and brick;
3. Satisfactory strength and frost resistance due to low porosity.

Different manufacturers use different materials and technologies in the production of artificial stone for brick, including polyester resins, cement, clay, shale etc. In addition, you can find in the market as an artificial stone for brick, and brick veneer. The first simulates the shape of a conventional brick and is stacked in a similar way.

Masonry of artificial stone for brick

Vinir much thinner and more like a tile with one smooth side for easy attachment to the facade. Due to its lightness and low cost, it can be used on any wall without the need for additional reinforcement.

Wall decoration with brick veneer

The disadvantage of finishing the facades with a stone for a brick is a higher susceptibility of the material to damage in comparison with the facing brick. But if you choose not a veneer, but a full-scale imitation, then it will last you much longer.

Here are a few photos of houses with a facade facing the brick.

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Finishing the facade of the house with panels for brick (8 photos)

Facade panels for brick can be made of plastic or cement. Depending on this, they differ in less or more weight, price, strength and ease of installation. However, any panel for brick will be much more convenient in work than other materials for finishing facades. With their application, you at times reduce the time and costs for the cladding of your private home. It's enough to look at their design to understand this.

In addition, the decoration of the facade with panels for a brick attracts wide decorative features. Facade panels can have a variety of colors, textures and design, for example with the effect of oxidation, antiquity etc.

Another 5 photos of private houses with a beautiful paneling under the brick:

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Clinker tiles for brick for facade cladding

Clinker tiles, like clinker bricks, are made of special clay with firing under high temperatures. As a result, it has an enviable strength and durability, which make it one of the most reliable materials for exterior decoration of houses.

As you will see on the last 7 photos in this article, it ...

1. Available in all kinds of colors and textures:

2. Can be installed directly on walls, insulation, hinged or ventilated facade:

3. Excellent imitates the laying of the facing brick on the facades of the houses:

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As you can see, the choice of materials for finishing the facade with brick is great and diverse. Choose the one that best suits your budget and goals, based on the following criteria:

1. Requirements for strength and durability of the cladding;
2. The weight of the material (it affects the need for strengthening the facade and the laboriousness of the work);
3. Ecological and thermal insulation properties;
4. Easy to install and repair in case of damage;
5. Aesthetic and decorative features.