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brick and hardie board?

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We’re planning to add a garage and second-floor addition to our 1960s brick ranch-style house, and I’m concerned about how to make the new construction blend seamlessly with the existing home. Matching the original brick is unlikely, so I’ve heard you can pair brick with Hardie board, but I’m worried about making the transition look natural and avoiding the “obvious addition” effect. We’re considering setting the addition at a slight angle to soften the look and avoid a boxy appearance, but I’d love ideas or examples of how others have handled similar projects.

Our home is on a hill with a combination of crawl space and walk-out basement, and we’re lucky to have a wide lot, so space isn’t an issue. If you’ve seen creative solutions for combining materials or integrating second-floor additions into mid-century homes, please share! Suggestions, inspiration, or photos would be greatly appreciated.

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