1 Installing metal siding on a decent-sized home can cost $10,000, according to HomeAdvisor. 2  With seamless siding materials, the installation costs can go up to $15,000, especially if they are the stainless steel types.
Masonry is the building of structures from individual units, which are often laid in and bound together by mortar; the term masonry can also refer to the units themselves. The common materials of masonry construction are brick, building stone such as marble, granite, travertine, and limestone, cast stone, concrete block, glass block, and cob. Masonry is generally a highly durable form of construction.
Masonry is generally a highly durable form of construction. However, the materials used, the quality of the mortar and workmanship, and the pattern in which the units are assembled can significantly affect the durability of the overall masonry construction. The use of material such as bricks and stones can increase the thermal mass of a building and can protect the building from fire. 2  Most types of masonry typically will not require painting and so can provide a structure with reduced life-cycle costs. 3  Masonry is non-combustible product.