Brick is solid and traditional, siding is flexible and economical. Here is how they compare for Nashville homes.
Many Nashville homes face this choice: all brick, all siding or a mix. Brick offers a solid, traditional look with very little maintenance, and it does not burn or rot. Siding offers more styles and colors, a lower upfront cost and easier repair. Neither is perfect, and the right answer depends on budget, design and how you plan to live in the house.
Brick costs more to install and takes more time, but it can last for generations with minor care to mortar joints. Siding is lighter, faster and more flexible, though it needs more upkeep over time depending on the material. Many homes combine the two, using brick on the front or the lower walls for weight and siding on gables and sides for color and economy. We help you weigh the options and plan combinations that look balanced.
Brick costs more.
Both can last decades.
Brick is lower.
Siding has more choices.
Brick plus siding.
Depends on the market.
Take the quiz, check a problem or ballpark a budget.
Which Siding Is Right for My House? QuizAnswer five questions about cost, upkeep, style, storms and rules to see the siding materials that fit your home.Try it 
Siding Calculator: How Much Siding Do I Need?Enter your walls and gables, take out windows and doors and see the squares of siding, the pieces and the house wrap to order.Try it 
Siding Budget PlannerPick a project and a size and get a ballpark planning range.Try it Brick is more durable and lower maintenance, siding is more flexible and economical. It depends on priorities.
Yes. Siding on gables and additions pairs well with existing brick.
It is possible with furring, but it hides the brick and is rarely the best long-term answer.
Siding material guideVinyl SidingThe most common siding in Middle Tennessee: economical, colorful, easy to maintain and easy to get wrong.Learn more 
Siding material guideFiber Cement SidingA tough, paintable siding that resists storms, pests and rot, with a premium look and a higher price.Learn more 
Siding material guideEngineered Wood SidingWood grain looks with better consistency and lower cost than cedar, as long as moisture is managed.Learn more 
Siding material guideCedar and Wood SidingNatural beauty, easy repairs and a regular relationship with a paintbrush or stain.Learn more Call us and we will visit, measure every wall and give you a clear plan and a written scope for siding, repair or both.
