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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Builder, a question.  We currently have brick and stone veneer.  Brick for the main house and stone for the 1970s addition.  We really don't like the stone part, is it possible get that (relatively) easily replaced with brick or will the cost/trouble out way the ultimate look?[/quote]

Builder here again.   You can remove the stone veneer and reinstall brick.  The challenge will be to match the brick on the two sections.  You can also paint the entire brick exterior, [b]but i dont advise painting brick EVER. [/b] There are many reasons not to paint exterior brick veneer so will not go into it right now. [/quote]

I've heard this before, but what is the reasoning? I've been wanting to paint our exterior white, but if it's a bad idea, would pass.[/quote]

Builder again.  More particular with newer brick veneer homes, the building envelope is constructed very tight so breatheability of the wall assembly is even more critical.  When you paint brick, you essentially create a vapor barrier which prevents vapor(moisture) buildup between wall assembly to pass through to the outside thereby allowing the wall cavity to dry out.  Brick veneer is designed to breathe and vapor passes through brick...retarding it is not good thing.  This contributes to mold growth inside the wall cavity which contributes to unhealthy indoor air quality, not to mention rot, mold and mildew.   I would not mess with it. [/quote]

Interesting. Our home is a 1950s brick home, so I wonder if it would have that possible issue.[/quote]

yes....highly possible...particularly if you install a ultra high effficiency hvac system, add insulation to the home, replace the windows with higher efficiency type.  All of these upgrades add signiicant levels of indoor moisture to the home....[/quote]

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