Thin brick veneer typically ranges from ⅜ to 1 inch thick, and this added layer affects the riser height of each step. That, in turn, could leave the end result out of alignment with building codes.

Gary Bowker explains why preplan surveys of buildings that appear to be brick from the exterior are necessary to ensure that the brick isn’t a veneer that covers Type V wood-frame construction.

Brick veneer siding gives homeowners the look of brick siding without the cost and the hassle of a complete brick installation. Brick veneer siding is actually made of brick, which either gets ...

The outer layer often gives the same appearance as brick veneer but also contributes to the building’s structural integrity. The prices below reference bricking and rebricking the siding of an ...

An area of brick veneer on the side of a Schaumburg condominium building collapsed Sunday afternoon but didn’t endanger the structural integrity, village officials said.

and technological advancements in construction materials make brick facades less popular. Alternatives include stone, rainscreens, fiber cement siding, engineered wood, or brick veneer.