Forum Archive: Posts by: jfel

We are looking to have the lower facade portion (Garden Floor front side) restored. Note, top 2 floors are covered with vinyl siding. The houe is a frame type home in the South Slope. Currently it has this old, unpleasing brick veneer over the original brick. I’m looking for suggestions on what to do:
1. Should I rip a section of the brick veneer off to see what’s underneath (worried if i do this that I may be forced to take action right away, with water penetration and/or worst…)
2. If I don’t uncover what’s underneath, will I be able to get a good quote on the type of restoration I want, ie…re-point original, and if necessary, paint for asthetic reasons.
3. Is it best to go with 1 contractor to do both removal of the brick veneer and restoration? And what type of contractor should I solicite bids from?

Any assistance or suggestions on contractors would be great.

Thank you in advance.
JF