How to Install Brick Siding

Brick veneer siding gives the appearance of a brick home to any house. It can be installed much the same as vinyl siding and carries some of the same benefits, such as being durable and low maintenance. You can use it on a portion of your house or you can install brick siding over your entire exterior. There is no mortar to use with brick siding, and a mason is not required to lay the bricks. It comes in sheets that you install like traditional siding.

Things You'll Need

• Brick siding panels
• Screws
• Electric screwdriver
• Construction adhesive
• Caulking gun and caulk
• Handheld saw
• Sandpaper

Instructions

1. Remove existing siding from your home by prying it off with a crowbar or unscrewing the screws that hold it on. Study how the siding is attached and remove accordingly. Be careful not to damage the structure under the siding and avoid using excessive force.

2. Inspect the vapor barrier for damage or holes that was caused when removing the old siding and repair or replace where needed. The vapor barrier is necessary to keep moisture out of the house.

3. Apply construction adhesive to the back of a brick panel. Start from the bottom and work up when attaching the siding to the house. Most brick veneer panels lock into each other, so make sure that your grooves line up for the next panel to slide into place.

4. Screw galvanized screws into the holes around the outside of the brick panels. Do not drill new holes through the panels; only use the existing holes.

5. Saw the edge of two panels at a 45 degree angle for the corners. Sand the rough edges if needed. Line up the two edges so the brick pattern matches and use your construction adhesive to hold the edges where the meet at the corner together.

6. Use caulk that matches the color of the bricks to fill in any visible screw holes and along the seams between each panel. Caulk around windows and door frames if there is a visible gap to keep moisture from getting behind the siding.

Tips & Warnings

• Install siding around difficult areas, such as windows, first then move into easier areas.

• Wear safety goggles and gloves when cutting and sanding brick siding.

References

• Brick veneer installation for both interior and exterior spaces.