exterior cladding
Thin brick veneer
1/2 to 1-inch-thick brick face adhered to a structural substrate with mortar or adhesive. Looks like full brick at a fraction of the weight + cost.
Cost tier
MID
Cost / sqft
$9–$16
Install
trade
Durability
high
Maintenance
low
Moisture
excellent
Cost notes
Adhered systems cut labor cost roughly 30% vs. full-bed brick.
Aesthetic
- Finish: matte
- Color range: red, brown, tan, buff, gray
- Visual weight: heavy
Climate suitability
✓ Hot-humid
✓ Hot-dry
✓ Mixed-humid
✓ Mixed-dry
✓ Cold
✓ Arctic
Code notes
Class A fire rating when installed per manufacturer ICC-ES report.
Alternatives
Source
Architectural Graphic Standards — Architectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter
Tags: masonry, veneer, lightweight