Stone Veneer vs Real Brick Siding 2026
The decision between stone veneer and real brick isn’t just about curb appeal—it’s a structural and budget calculation that can eat 15-20% off your material margins if you pick wrong on a 5,000 square foot job. On the last residential retrofit in North Carolina, I watched the owner save $47,000 by specifying stone veneer over full brick wall construction, but only because he understood the actual installation labor differences before pulling the trigger. Here’s what contractors need to know about stone veneer vs real brick siding in 2026.
