Comparison between stone cladding house and modern house elevation

Fancy some traditional looking rustic home design but, unsure about what to choose between stone cladding house or modern house elevation made of bricks? The answer is simple, the budget, maintenance, and available options. On these metrics it will easier to choose a smart option for your dream home.

Budget: If budget is your concern, there is not much difference between stone and clay brick as they both fall in expensive construction material buckets but, the cost of per square foot brick is still lesser than stone because of the comparatively easy manufacturing process.

So, by choosing the right manufacturer, you can get cheaper bricks of high-quality. Installation cost of stone is slightly less than brick because burnt clay requires well-skilled labour but, due to the requirement of extra material beneath stone the overall cost can be much higher. The transportation cost of material for stone cladding house is also higher than clay bricks due to heavyweight.

Maintenance cost: Brick is known to be one of the most durable material in the market right now with properties that make it fire-resistant and strength to withstand worst of weathers such as heavy rainfall and hails. Said that nothing compares to the sheer immovability of stone which is resistant to scratches and dents. But, it’s not very resistant to fire.

Variety and variations: Due to advancing manufacturing techniques, there are more variations available, modern house elevation designs use clay bricks with shades such as terracotta, brown/black, country-cream, or porous textures for timeless regal exteriors and interiors.

To know more about the varieties available, check out the gallery with modern elevation designs.

Classification: Commercial | Application: Structural & Exterior Walls