Stucco and brick siding installation projects can be quite expensive undertakings. It can cost the consumer anywhere from $4 to $9 per square foot to have stucco siding installed, according to Cal Finder, a nationwide remodeling organization. Brick is even more expensive; it costs from $6 to $12 per square foot, installed.
Stucco can be painted any number of colors and can be applied leaving any number of textures. Both stucco and brick are fire resistant, require little maintenance over the years and provide a generous amount of thermal insulation. Stucco siding is rated to last for more than 50 years, according to Cal Finder. Well-maintained brick siding should last for more than a century, according to Luxury Housing Trends, a home improvement website.
Stucco siding is quite porous making it easily prone to staining and absorbing moisture. It is also relatively brittle and easily cracked. Brick siding is one of the most expensive types of siding to repair. Repairing brick siding costs more than the average cost of installation, according to Cal Finder.