What is brick veneer cladding?

We all know what brick is and how to incorporate it into our homes, but what about the other solution? What is brick veneer cladding? Well, it is a type of siding we put on a wall, which is made of rather thin brick parts. In contrast to traditional bricks, a veneer is not a building material, and it can be installed even well after the whole house is completed. It is important to note that it needs to have some structural support, and because of that, the brick veneer also has a different method of installation. It needs to be attached to some other surface, and usually, it is a timber and steel frame or insulated concrete block. During the installation, it is essential to include an air cavity that is placed between the wall and the veneer. That space is crucial for insulation purposes because it can then be filled with insulation material and keep the moisture out of the building.

Advantages of brick veneer cladding

Overall, brick veneer is one of the most cost-effective solutions. The material itself is rather affordable, and thanks to the ease of the installation, that task doesn’t require hiring a building crew or a mason. With a little bit of hard work and research, even a fairly inexperienced person can successfully put the veneer on the wall. Of course, one of the main advantages of this solution is the wide variety of sizes and colors of brick veneer. Thanks to that, it is quite simple to choose a finish that perfectly complements the design and style of your home, both inside and outside.

Where can you install brick veneer cladding?

Now that we have answered the question about what is brick veneer cladding, we can think about all the places where we may install such a finish. Fortunately, thanks to high resistance to high and low temperatures, a brick veneer can be fixed on both internal and external walls. Outside, the veneer can adorn the facade of our house and even decorate low walls and flower beds around the building. It is worth mentioning that it is insusceptible to fire and can be used as a fireplace cladding as well (You want more details? Check out our previous article: Brick cladding for fireplaces). These features also make it a great addition to the kitchen, where the walls are often met with hot steam when we're busy with cooking, baking, and frying. 

And for finding more about the differences between brick cladding and brick veneer, see the article: brick cladding vs brick veneer.