What's the best way to cover an exposed foundation wall?
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Because our property slopes, there is an area in front where about 3 feet of the foundation wall is showing; as well as a smaller area along the side that gradually diminishes in size. Previous owners applied stucco to the space; but after several decades it is chipped and cracked. What other alternatives are available now?
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There are several faux stone panel manufacturers now. Materials range from real stone veneer to composites to foam sorta-looks-like- rock. All depends on your budget. You can find them at the big box stores, at your local lumber or stone yard, and online.
We just covered ours with a simple parging treatment. But there’s tons of faux stone and brick options out there. :)
Stone veneer always looks nice. Check with your local home improvement store.
Hello. Our contractor parged our cindeblocks five years ago and it has been fine. Other alternatives my include faux stone and bricks.
Considering reviewing your options at the retail center might give you some of the best ideas to see if texture shape or color might be options for your home situation.
Here are some ideas for inspiration:
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Hi! Why not plant some low-maintainance bushes??
Stone veneer work is beautiful, although expensive, sorry.
If you are thinking plants and bushes they are a lot less expensive and can complement your home. With them comes the maintenance of keeping them nice and a big benefit is they can slow erosion.
I love veneer stone and brick. For low budget options though, I have see people use lattice and plant bushes in front of it.
Here's a video that might help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3rCZ9wqIuA
Could you plant shrubs there to hid it or bushes
There are lots of products available, and it will depend on your taste and budget. Your local home improvement store will have a slew of great options.
We planted around the front of the house for that reason. Evergreen shrubs that grow to the height you want works well.
Hello there,
Non Timber Cladding UPVC or Cement combo. Clad with Stone, or Brick! Good luck!
In the south we use shrubs to cover the exposed foundations. or this may help https://www.backyardboss.net/ways-to-hide-house-foundation/
You could also use real or faux air rock to make the foundation look like stone.
You can paint foundation to match the house color.
Scrape the stucco and paint with masonry paint.
Hello, hope this gives you some ideas on how to deal with the foundation,
https://www.backyardboss.net/ways-to-hide-house-foundation/