Some vinyl siding simulates stone, brick or wood. By itself, vinyl doesn’t have much insulation value, ... Classic look: The ...

In Pictures: Homes With Fake Exteriors “Once you get past the fact that something, such as stone, is artificial, you can really see its design potential,” says Shane Starkweather of Boulder ...

Picking new siding for your home can be hard. This is our guide to finding the right style for you, with help from a North ...

Working time: 8 hours; Total time: Two days; Skill level: Advanced; Project cost: $11 per square foot or $22,000 for a 2,000-square foot home.Expect to pay between $14,000 to $22,000 to have stone ...

Vinyl siding and stone can be tough to match on exterior additions. Brick and stucco is also not so easy. Wood clapboards and shingles are probably the easiest.

Its features include a stone fireplace, a brass fire pole that extends into a children’s bedroom and a stone tower that looks ...

Artificial stone on a house facade is not waterproof. If a builder doesn t use the correct waterproof membranes and flashings, water will infiltrate the home. (Courtesy of Tim Carter) Perspective ...