Applying Siding To Cinder Block Wall

Fortunately you have many options for improving a cinder block wall.

Applying siding to cinder block wall.

Vinyl panels and stone veneers are alternative decorations that match with many homes. Before installing paneling to a concrete or brick wall first remove all dirt dust and debris from the wall. A clean surface increases the bonding strength between the panels and wall. Install a strip of insect netting along the bottom edge of the concrete wall by nailing the netting to the furring strips.

Concrete is an inexpensive way to create a strong cover. Furring strips are long thin pieces of wood nailed to cinder blocks in order to support a finished wall. Installing furring strips on a masonry wall reduces the number of holes punctured into the cinder block which weakens the block. Use concrete screws to attach the boards to the block.

The netting should reach about 1 foot up the wall and overlap the ground slightly to form a barrier between the ground and the concrete. However brick siding is merely a single layer and does not provide any structural support for the wall. Excess holes will also allow water to seep through the cinder block walls. 3 install another horizontal board along the top of the block wall and attach vertical boards at the edges of the walls using the same method.

Stucco is similar to concrete but more decorative. A concrete block garage is just about as sturdy as any garage can be. Use a pressure washer fitted with a paint stripping tip to blast the concrete wall clean of all stain paint and dirt. One choice might be vinyl siding.

Remove any remaining stain or paint from the wall with a right angle grinder fitted with wire brush. This will prevent insects from nesting between the siding and the concrete. The other category of brick veneer is often called thin brick or brick tile. But if you want a garage that is both sturdy and attractive you may want to cover your garage s exterior concrete block wall surface with something more becoming than the concrete block.