Fair points, but veneer still relies heavily on perfect installation—something that's not always guaranteed in real-world conditions. I've seen moisture barriers compromised by careless subcontractors, leading to hidden mold issues down the line. Solid brick may be more forgiving over time... fewer weak points.
Good points there—I’ve definitely seen moisture barriers botched by rushed crews too. But honestly, solid brick isn't foolproof either. I've dealt with old brick walls that developed cracks over time, letting water sneak in slowly... talk about hidden headaches. Veneer can be forgiving if you keep an eye on the install and maybe double-check behind the subs (been there, done that). Either way, seems like there's always a trade-off somewhere, right?
Fair enough, but honestly, veneer isn't always as forgiving as it seems. Had a buddy who went veneer on his custom build—looked amazing at first, but a few years in, he found out the hard way that the flashing wasn't done right. Water got behind the veneer, and by the time he noticed, the damage was already done. Solid brick might crack, sure, but at least issues tend to show themselves sooner rather than later. Just my two cents from seeing it firsthand...
Yeah, that's the thing with veneer—if it's done right, you're golden, but if not... ouch. Seen some solid brick builds with their own headaches too though. No perfect option, just gotta pick your poison I guess.
Had a client last year who insisted on real brick walls for that "authentic feel." Looked amazing, but man, the moisture issues we ran into later were a nightmare. Veneer might've saved some headaches there... hindsight's 20/20, right?
