“Will you have any masonry on the exterior or interior of your custom home?”
Most likely you architect has indicated on your plans some sort of stone or brick accent. Often times whatever this material is; it will also be carried onto your interior fireplace surround or maybe an accent wall inside, say over your range in the kitchen.
Will this material be natural stone and/or brick or a cultured stone and “thin brick” product? What’s the difference??Using “natural stone” products are both beautiful and functional. They create a timeless and natural feeling for your home. The depth and texture that a mason creates as he carefully assembles the puzzle pieces will forever be the cornerstone for your home. Keep in mind that “natural stone” prices for both material and labor can be approximately 40% more expensive than other faux products that we will mention below. Also, in order for your foundation to carry the weight of “natural stone” a foundation “brick ledge” has to be created. The labor costs associated with the style of application (i.e. dry stack application with no grout) can also incur additional cost.
Another option would be “natural thin veneer”. There are several companies that take natural stone and create a thin veneer product. This accomplishes several things; The “natural stone” look is still there, the cost is less and the weight is now substantially less and does not require a brick ledge. The mason will still create his masterpiece stone by stone. This also applies to “natural thin brick” products. These are created by cutting off the face of a full size brick (examples of veneers and thin brick - www.telluridestone.com)
Finally there are “faux stone and brick” products that are a concrete and pumice mixture; manufactured to look like natural stone/brick. “The faux brick options are often considered more dynamic as they have more options than natural thin brick. The manufacturer can create a distressed look, various size options, rounded edges, etc.,” says Brian Johannsen of C & C Sand of Colorado Springs. The cost of faux stone and brick are substantially less than natural stone. These products are surprisingly very authentic looking and there are endless options. (www.edloradostone.com).
Visit the C & C Sand showroom at the Coutura Design Inspirations building – www.ccsand.com and take a look at all these options, you’ll be amazed at the look you can create for your new custom home.
As a third generation Colorado Springs Custom Home Builder, Comito Building and Design has been designing and crafting award winning Colorado Springs custom homes since 1983. Our luxury homes in Colorado Springs are synonymous with extraordinary design, quality, and innovation. Our team creates homes that are a solid investment for our families who live in them and a testimony to our creativity and craftsmanship. We hope you will consider us as your resource to help you make your Dream home a Reality.
If you are interested in obtaining additional information on the custom home building process or any of our Colorado Springs luxury home sites call us at 719.219.5421 or visit us online at Comito Building and Design.
Debbie Comito – Client Coordinator
Comito Building and Design, LLC
Comito Building and Design, LLC
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