The brick and mortar you pick can make your home unique in the neighborhood. There are several different ways to change the look of your brick walls. Try a colored mortar and learn about the different textures and finishes you can use in the mortar joints.
Water can and will enter your home through brick and mortar. Make sure you back your new brick veneer and masonry with correctly installed water repellent brick flashing. You must keep your home safe from mold and rot behind the brick.
Brick veneer siding is not a job for the amateur DIY'er. It takes a skilled bricklayer to install masonry well. You would need a good helper just to keep you moving along steadily.