Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement Re: Adding Steet Appeal 12Sep 05, 2020 10:12 am " why paint or render the bricks to create an expensive long term maintenance commitment " Because rendering and painting it would cost maybe $20-$30,000 ( actual size of the house is unknown ) but add possibly $60-$70,000 at least. It would also have so much more appeal to buyers if the owners wanted to sell it eventually by bringing the house into the 21st century and not looking like your average drab '70s house. As for " an expensive long term maintenance commitment ", if it is done properly to start with, a pressure wash clean and paint touch up every 5-7 years is about all you'd need to do. Stewie Hey, I am wanting to add a second toilet to my house, bit we have limited room. There is a hallway/entry that is never used, so was thinking this could be an option. Only… 0 4672 |