Thats why most brick houses you see have a hip roof or a full gable end where the brick runs up to the peak.
Brick house with siding in gable.
What was suggested about the return is the right way or you cantilever that wall out about a foot over the brick.
The forest green color on the siding was drawn from the brick itself and the white trim was chosen to brighten the exterior.
I have attached a drawing that is close to our house except that we are bricking everything except front entry arch is all stone back gable of front porch is hardie shingle can t support brick there the 3 window area with gable in front not the porch is all stone.
But with a step back you don t want the brick all the way up to the peak and then sitting on the setbacks roof.
Installing vinyl siding over a brick house.
If you re pairing a brick facade with a siding though choosing the right color combination can be a challenge.
Installing brick is labor intensive so the cost is on the higher end compared to other siding options.
Typically brick siding costs around 6 to 15 or more per square foot installed.
A bright lime green door puts a modern twist on the traditional home.
A brick exterior gives your home a classic look and instant curb appeal.
We are trying to decide between bricking or hardie shingles for the two large gable ends of our new house.
Installing siding over a brick.
Under normal conditions and when installed correctly brick siding can last the life of your house.