{"id":20191,"date":"2019-05-29T05:46:23","date_gmt":"2019-05-29T05:46:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=20191"},"modified":"2019-05-29T06:04:07","modified_gmt":"2019-05-29T06:04:07","slug":"the-top-4-rustic-building-materials-for-residential-construction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/the-top-4-rustic-building-materials-for-residential-construction\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 4 Rustic Building Materials for Residential Construction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"en-US\">If you&#8217;re getting ready to begin a residential construction project and you&#8217;re looking for the right kind of materials to get started, going for a rustic theme can be a great option both aesthetically and durability wise. When you&#8217;re not really interested in contemporary architecture and you&#8217;d rather have your home appear to be a rugged, unique, and natural part of the surrounding landscape, there are a number of materials that can help you achieve such a classic and timeless look. For starters, here are the four most popular rustic building materials used in residential construction:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><strong><span lang=\"en-US\">1. Natural Stone Veneer<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Natural <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kafkagranite.com\/natural-stone-veneer\"><span lang=\"en-US\">stone veneer<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\"> is a manufactured material made from collected\/quarried stone or fieldstone and shaped into veneers for a variety of building applications. The appearance is similar to brick but usually with more aesthetic variation and stylistic design features. When the word \u201cnatural\u201d is included in the name, it typically indicates that the stone was sourced naturally as opposed to being made of artificial stone composite. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><strong><span lang=\"en-US\">2. Brick<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Brick is probably the most common material used in rustic construction projects thanks to its reddish brown coloring and rugged surface. Plus, brick is one of the oldest building materials used by man, so that alone gives it an old-fashioned look. Furthermore, you can find it in all shapes and sizes to suit whatever purpose you&#8217;d like, whether it be the facade of your home or a backyard barbecue. Laying brick is also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bunnings.com.au\/diy-advice\/home-improvement\/walls\/how-to-build-a-brick-wall\"><span lang=\"en-US\">something most people can handle on a DIY basis<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\"> with a bit of research, so it&#8217;s great for home expansion projects and adding exterior structures to your property. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><strong><span lang=\"en-US\">3. Hardwood<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Of course, you can&#8217;t have a rustic interior without hardwood floors, as their natural and organic appearance tends to add archaic charm to any room. If splurging on the real deal doesn&#8217;t fit your budget, you could go with laminate or linoleum tiles or sheets with a hardwood pattern, some of which are very convincing and desirable, especially when you start comparing costs. If you opt for a real hardwood floor, it would be best to leave the installation to the pros. However, a laminate hardwood floor can be installed by anyone with decent handyman skills. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><strong><span lang=\"en-US\">4. Rammed Earth and Adobe<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Adobe and rammed earth can be used to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecityedition.com\/2012\/Training5.html\"><span lang=\"en-US\">create smooth and free-flowing surfaces and structures<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\"> that defy the traditional sharp corners seen in most modern buildings. This kind of design is often seen in Spanish, Middle Eastern, Southwestern, and Native American architectural styles, but it can also be perfect any time you&#8217;re going for a rustic, earthy feel. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Don&#8217;t Forget the Importance of Landscaping!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Once you&#8217;ve decided on the right building materials, it&#8217;s time to consider how you&#8217;re going to surround your home in rusticity. Some ideas include old-fashioned fountains, wagons or other old equipment from a previous century, a barbecue pit, scattered stones and stone walkways, and exotic trees. Ultimately, the rustic look is defined by its imperfections, so don&#8217;t try too hard to make everything just right.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re getting ready to begin a residential construction project and you&#8217;re looking for the right kind of materials to get started, going for a rustic theme can be a great option both aesthetically and durability wise. 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