What are the alternatives to brick veneer siding?

• <div><p>The most obvious alternative to brick veneer siding is a true brick wall. However, you can also explore cost-effective alternatives to brick veneer, including <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-stone-veneer.htm">stone veneer siding</a>, engineered wood siding, and fiber cement siding. Hardie board is another popular option for its high quality; <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-of-hardie-board-siding.htm">Hardie board siding costs</a> <b>$17,500 </b>on average, however. Vinyl siding is a more affordable option, but it’s significantly less durable than brick veneer. Explore the various <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-vinyl-siding.htm">types of vinyl siding</a>—and their pros and cons—before committing.</p></div>

Can you do stucco yourself?

• <div><p>Yes, you can apply the stucco yourself, but it is a time- and labor-intensive project, especially on the exterior of a whole house. DIY stucco is better suited for <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/stucco-siding-repair-tips.htm">repairing stucco siding</a> or siding a smaller building, such as a shed or garage. Since most of the cost of stucco siding goes to labor, you can cut down significantly on the total if you’re up for the challenge.</p></div>

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Q: What is the difference between stucco and mortar?

• <div><p>Mortar, or masonry mortar, is mainly used in joints and as parging for stone, brick, or cement construction. Stucco is primarily a surface material used as wall coverings. For maintenance, masonry will need repointing or replacing as damage or land shifting occurs, whereas stucco will need patching or refinishing as it tends to crack over time along with other types of wear-and-tear.</p></div>

Q: What are the benefits of stucco?

• <div><p>Stucco is durable, energy-efficient, and low-maintenance, making it a popular choice for exterior finishes.</p></div>

Q: How to apply stucco to wood?

• <div><p>You can apply stucco to wood by wrapping it with grade D waterproof paper, installing trim accessories such as metal lath, control joints, weep screeds, casing beads, and expansion joints, and applying the stucco in three layers. You&rsquo;ll need a scratch coat, brown coat, and finish coat, all applied with a trowel and screeded with a darby or straight edge. Each should cure for two days before you apply the next one.</p></div>

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Last update on October 05, 2025

Reviewed in January 2024
They handled the job quickly, and certainly. The team came in and did pretty straight work and very minimal breaks. I did have just a couple of areas where I felt I was not satisfied. I expressed my concerns before they left and they fixed it. So I was very grateful that there were no issues...
Amplified Express
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Reviewed in April 2013
Billy price matched and threw in few extras to contract the bid. Southend was very eager to start the job, but we had to wait several weeks before starting as we were out of town. Once the work began it was good. Gustavo and crew were very attentive, generous. We have a lot of carpentry...
SouthEnd Painting and Roofing Contractors
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Reviewed in November 2013
The service was excellent. I have a tenant at the property and if they approved the work it must have been very good. There were some communication issues I noticed with the reviews on Angie's List but Scott communicated very well via email and text. He sent pictures of the final work as I was...
Cincinnati Concrete Solutions
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Reviewed in May 2022
He called within minutes of my request to come for a quote. Was there within 10 minutes of that then when we agreed on a price he came yesterday afternoon to start. The job is complete in about 24 hours from request!! Great customer service, quality work. Professional results!!!! Hire this...
SCS Painting Company
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Reviewed in February 2019
The entire experience was fantastic. We had many delays due to bad weather. However, Vince always kept me up to date on when he thought he'd be able to do the work. His communication was excellent and very appreciated. His employee who did the work was polite, eager to please and did very...
Vince Curcio - The Bizzzy Bee
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Reviewed in November 2013
I was referred to Brad Williams of Focal Point Masonry by another Contractor, while inquiring about a natural stone mason. Brad and crew turned out to be an excellent choice in regards to stone work, on my custom house project. They were dependable, trustworthy, gave great advice and their...
Focal Point Masonry
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Reviewed in July 2021
Alfonso and his crew did an excellent job of repairing and painting the stucco on our neighborhood entrance signs. They also sealed the joints on the top to prevent further water intrusion which caused most of the problems with cracked and discolored stucco. The signs now look like new.
Siguenza Stucco Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2012
Excellent! After getting estimates from three companies, All Phase was selected based on their reputation, knowledge and experience. Very quickly Mike had crews on the job. The first phase involved Felipe and Martin Perez who are phenomenal craftsmen. We were always introduced to everyone who...
Allphase Exteriors & More
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