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Our team installs brick veneers in Grapevine, TX that give your home the classic look of full brick with less weight and cost. We handle siding, accent walls, and full facades with careful moisture detailing and clean finishes. Enjoy the appearance of traditional masonry with efficient installation.
Grapevine Masonry provides professional brick veneers throughout Grapevine, TX, Texas and the surrounding area. Our licensed, insured crew delivers safe, clean, on-time work with a free estimate before anything begins. Call
(682) 688-8436 or request your free quote.
Brick veneers for Grapevine homes and businesses
Brick veneers are a practical way to get the look and durability of brick without the weight and cost of a full masonry wall. In Grapevine, a lot of homes built from the 1970s through the early 2000s were done in siding or mixed materials, and brick veneers are a smart upgrade for curb appeal, resale value, and weather protection.
At Grapevine Masonry, we install brick veneers on wood framing, metal stud walls, and over some existing masonry surfaces. A veneer is a non structural brick layer that ties back to the wall behind it with metal anchors. There is usually an air gap behind the brick to let water drain out and to help the wall dry after storms and humidity. Done correctly, brick veneers protect your framing from the Texas sun, wind driven rain, and day to night temperature swings.
We work on front elevations, full house wraps, garage fronts, porch columns, outdoor kitchens, and commercial storefronts around Grapevine. Each project is set up so the new brick lines up properly with windows, doors, and existing finishes. Our focus is practical installation, clean lines, and details that hold up over time, not just quick cosmetic fixes.
How Grapevine Masonry installs brick veneers, step by step
Every brick veneer installation we do in Grapevine starts with evaluating what is already there. We look at framing condition, sheathing type, existing weather barrier, and the foundation or slab edge. On older homes near Historic Downtown Grapevine, we often see original wood siding over 2x4 framing. On newer subdivisions by Lake Grapevine we see OSB sheathing and housewrap that need to be checked for damage before adding brick.
Once we understand the wall, we strip off any failing siding that needs to go and repair soft or rotten framing. We install or upgrade the weather resistant barrier, usually a quality housewrap or felt, and tape or flash all penetrations and window heads. At the base of the wall, we set galvanized brick ledgers or angle iron where needed so the brick has solid support, especially over garage doors and porch openings.
Next, we set metal brick ties or anchors on a measured pattern into the studs or structural backing so they hit the mortar joints, typically every 16 inches on center vertically and horizontally, adjusted to the brick size. We maintain a consistent cavity behind the veneer so water can move freely to the weep holes. At the bottom course, we cut weep holes or use weep devices so any moisture can escape instead of soaking your framing.
As we lay the brick, we keep a level eye on coursing so the joints line up with window sills and avoid slivers at the top. We tool the joints to shed water and match the look you want, such as concave or flush. Around windows and doors, we install metal flashing and sealant in stages with the brick to avoid leaks. At the end, we clean the brick by hand or with a low pressure wash that will not burn or stain the surface, then we inspect every elevation with you before we call it complete.
Brick and mortar options that work in Texas weather
Brick veneers are not one style fits all. Grapevine Masonry helps you pick brick and mortar that fit both your house and the local climate. In Grapevine, the sun can bleach out lighter colors and highlight every flaw, so we pay attention to texture and finish as much as color.
For brick, you can choose traditional reds that match older North Main Street homes, tumbled blends that fit ranch style houses off Glade Road, or modern smooth face brick for newer builds near the DFW Airport corridor. We look at your roof color, trim, and any existing brick on your property so the veneer looks intentional instead of patched on. If you are tying into existing brick, we bring sample boards on site and compare them in natural light, not just under store lighting.
Mortar color affects the final look as much as the brick. A light mortar will make joints stand out and the wall look brighter, while a darker or buff mortar can tone down a busy brick blend. In our heat and clay soil, we use mortar mixes that meet local code for compressive strength but still allow a bit of flex as your slab moves seasonally. We also talk through joint profiles. Concave joints tend to shed water best and resist cracking, which is important when we get sideways rain and storms blowing in off the lake.
If you want accents, we can add soldier courses over windows, rowlock sills, or contrasting brick bands. On commercial projects along William D Tate or Highway 114, we often mix thin brick panels and full brick veneers to work around storefront glass and existing structure while keeping a consistent look.
What affects the cost of brick veneers in Grapevine
The price of a brick veneer project is driven by more than square footage. Grapevine Masonry walks you through the specific factors on your property before we give you a number so you understand what you are paying for.
Wall condition is usually the biggest variable. If your existing siding and sheathing are solid, we can often work over them with minimal repairs. If we find rot from past leaks, poorly flashed windows, or termite damage, that framing has to be repaired before the veneer goes on. It is money well spent, because brick over bad wood just traps problems you cannot see.
Access and layout also matter. A straight front wall on a one story home off Hall Johnson is faster and more economical than a two story home with multiple gables, bay windows, and tight side yards where we need scaffolding and more labor. The number of corners, arches, window returns, and details affects how much cutting and layout time is involved.
Material choices will change the budget too. Some brick lines are basic and widely available, while specialty or imported bricks cost more per thousand and may require longer lead times. Flashed or handmade bricks, custom blends, and colored or pre mixed mortar are upgrades that add to material cost but can make a big difference in appearance.
Finally, prep and cleanup are part of the real cost. Protecting landscaping, AC units, and driveways, hauling off old siding, and doing a proper final clean are built into our bids. We write clear, line item proposals so you can see where your money goes, and we do not hide necessary prep work just to make a quote look low.
What Grapevine homeowners should know before hiring a brick veneer installer
If you are comparing masonry contractors for brick veneers, there are a few specific things to ask about so you do not end up with a pretty wall that fails behind the scenes. Grapevine Masonry encourages you to use these questions with us and anyone else you consider.
Ask how they handle moisture management. They should talk about weep holes, air gaps, flashing at window heads and sills, and sealed penetrations. If a contractor says brick is waterproof or skips over drainage details, that is a red flag. In our storms and humidity, trapped water behind brick will rot framing and grow mold.
Check how they attach the veneer. Confirm that they are using code approved brick ties fastened into studs or structural backing, not just into sheathing. Ask about spacing and pattern. Poor tie work leads to veneer walls that crack or bulge over time, especially with North Texas soil shifting.
Verify experience with matching existing brick and working around real Grapevine conditions. Installing a new veneer on a 1980s tract home off Dove Road is not the same as tying into a partial brick front in an older neighborhood. We keep records of local projects and can often point to similar houses near you so you can see our work in person.
Finally, make sure permits and inspections are addressed if required by the City of Grapevine. We can coordinate with local building officials when needed and build to current IRC and local standards. Our goal is a brick veneer that not only looks right on day one but stays solid and dry through Grapevine summers, sudden storms, and clay soil shifts year after year.
