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Comments (7)If you leave a gap there's a good likelihood of water finding its way in there. I live in a 100 year old house- trust me, I know how water loves finding any and every crack and crevice. I can't speak as to the "right" way to do a stone veneered, 2x4 framed porch add-on because I've never seen it done that way. It's not how I would do it. Where I've seen structures built with framing, backer board, and veneer is usually outdoor kitchens (and they use steel studs anyhow). They can work because they're all supported on a poured slab, so even if the slab moves/settles, it's all doing it together. If I were building this, first of all I'd be ooked out by the idea of wood framing in contact with the ground and tied into the house (because removing the siding and attaching to the structure is what I would do). Then I'd also be concerned about how I'm supporting the walls and columns without them shifting or settling differentially. To be honest, I would do footers to frost depth (or deeper if it's a new construction home), and at that point I may as well use CMUs (concrete block) for the structure. And then if I was going through all THAT, I'd just jackhammer out the stoop and start from scratch so it was all one piece and I didn't have to worry about independent parts moving. But again, I'm looking at this through the lens of how I would approach this as a pro. As a homeowner job where you're accepting all your own liability- it could work, I guess. Maybe. As far as the design end of things, I always think in terms of having Thanksgiving at your house. With your existing porch Sid, Myrna, and their three kids can't all stand on the landing while you come to the door, but there's still kind of a connection between the up and down spaces. with what you have drawn, it's almost like mom and dad are in the vestibule and the kids are still outside. But that's just one person's thought; I'm sure others will disagree. Yay internet!...See MoreVeneer Stone - Which Shape & Color is Best for My House
Comments (1)Sorry, I posted this is the wrong forum. I've re-posted it in the Remodeling Forum. Sorry!!...See Morecan I use brick veneer to cover risers on exterior wooden steps+
Comments (3)Not knowing the climate makes it difficult to give useful advice but, in general, disguising the nature of an exterior material rarely works for long. Dissimilar materials in direct contact exposed to the weather move differently and eventually separate unless that movement is provided for (ie, no direct contact as in a brick veneer cavity wall, etc.). Even real brick in contact with concrete will eventually have to be rebuilt. Stone is best over concrete. Stick something on and be prepared to replace it when the edges and corners separate and start to look bad....See MoreStone veneer to spruce up exposed foundation walls?
Comments (8)I agree that the 50s look was all about modern and also that the concrete isn't unattractive. However, there are veneers out there with modern appearances if you want to change the look. You don't have to go with something like flagstone. I don't suggest a natural stone, either. I live in clay/quarry country and it's a common product and there are several outlets for it in our little community. My husband and daughter have done a lot of natural stone work outside on our grounds, but when we wanted a product to use on our house, itself the salesman at the quarry suggested a manufactured veneer. It's made of concrete and has a lighter weight, but looks so natural you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference. It not only comes in stone, but brick, and very decorative concrete block styles suitable for a house in your style. You may want to check something like this out....See MoreMark Bischak, Architect
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