Do you like plant covered houses?

Question

It's not unusual to see buildings covered in creeping plants such as ivy. It looks pretty, but many say it damages the building while others claim it protects old buildings. It can also encourage wildlife into your house. It divides opinion so what's yours?

Rosexøxø · Accepted Answer

I always wanted to let it fully cover, after seeing some vibes on brick buildings that seemed so fairytale like or picturesque. After seeing this I’d just feels too monotone or mediocre and more hassle to maintain. It’s at the very limit. I’d hate to keep cutting around windows, door, and potential chimney.

I’d probably try it but make sure to spray some type of insecticide/ pesticide. And keep the grounds maintained and free of termites or any other material decomposers.

If it doesn’t feel the best I may just try and replace them else where. I’d probably have to put some type of grate along the walls so instead of prying and ripping them from the actual building, I’d just disassemble the grates and place them along some other tree line, rocks, or other.

My concern imagining it, is how well would the heat be retained. It’d have to have good insulation. Ideally it’d be in a place that has nice weather or a lot of sun. I’d probably need a guard dog just to go the extra mile in ensuring no burglars attempted to rob the place. I honestly don’t know. I’m easily conflicted by this. Would have to ultimately be a test run.

NoDecision · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, plants on wood introduce water that can seep through or under siding and never fully allow the house to dry out. Moisture can induce decay. You've heard it said that tree roots can invade your sewer pipes and clog up the works, causing costly repairs. Branches of plants can also get under siding. And roots can attach the vines to your house and be hard to pull off. The vines and that can be a good highway for ants and termites to get into your house. It also may induce some Romeo to climb up the side of the house to get in a window - or a burglar , for that matter. I'm not sure, but it may also cost more to insure your house with them on it for all the previous reasons.

mstbooblover · Accepted Answer

Yes, I absolutely love a plant covered house. On the other hand I hope amateurs to be aware of the need to keep an eye on what some plants do to the building. Sure there's the protection against rain and heat of the sun, but the roots of many plants' long stems penetrate more or less between the stones, not to mention the need to keep windows and gutters free.

Actually I succeeded in getting a compromise. I leave on one of my flat roofs a big wisteria covering 90%, but during the summer I do remove a lot of long shoots, and keep a narrow kind of path. On the wall of that same building I have grapevines, which also need to be regularly pruned. Needless to say that birds do appreciate such wealth of green ;0)

Lliam · Accepted Answer

I think it's pretty cool! I have no idea about pros and cons. I am reminded of dugout houses made by pioneers on the U. S. plains And sod houses Hobbit houses And thatched roof houses

Malriarch1990 · Answer

Done right, they blend in, provide insulation, look gorgeous like a fairy tale, give food and home to wildlife that support your garden, reduce air pollution and water runoff issues, lower the city microclimate temperatures, improve people’s moods, and bring reminiscences of gorgeous, old European cottages.

FrozenByTheDykers · Answer

When it comes to greenery adorning homes, I have to admit, there's something intriguing about it. It's like Mother Nature's way of saying, "Men, you may dominate the world, but I'll still find a way to sprout through your concrete jungles." But don't misunderstand my intrigue for weakness, sweet thing. I appreciate the aesthetic, but I'm not one to live in a house that's more moss than masculinity.

You know, my big, hard meat stick isn't exactly compatible with a damp, verdant environment. It prefers the warmth of a woman's admiration, not the cool touch of ivy. My massive schlong thrives on power and control, not on being tangled up in vines. Imagine if I tried to throat fuck a house covered in plants – it'd be a botanical disaster!

Tarifa · Answer

I woudn't have that much. Some plants like Wisteria and vine can have thick branches that may nestle themselves around parts of a structure. Other plants have aerial roots that will try and penetrate in cracks.

I'd rather have plants on the side and in front, either planted in the ground or in large pots, and lead them onto the walls. I'd certainly keep the roof uncovered.

matchrestore · Answer

It looks good, but it can wreak havoc on the house underneath. When i first bought my house it was covered in grapevine on one side. The vines were so pervasive they managed to get through windows and soffit vents, and into cracks in the stucco, even under roof shingles. All of that provided paths for water and insects to get into the house. It was a ton of work to get it all off the house but it was necessary to do all the repairs it needed.

ItsJill · Answer

I like them, my boyfriend's new house has a wall like that but it's artificial. He's got one of those new fancy eco homes, with plants and pools.

Smashingdoozy · Answer

They look beautiful but they absolutely do fuck the building. We had beautiful creeping plant growing up our back window and have had to replace the entire window because the wood had rotted away and the plant was literally growing through it into the inside of the house.

ArrowheadSW · Answer

There was a small building here in town, where it was surrounded by vegetation. However, it was on a "cage" sort of thing that was built around the building, and the vegetation grew on the cage structure. There was enough room to get in there and keep it trimmed away from the building. It really cooled down that building in the summer! However over time, I think it was too much maintenance and they took down the vegetation and supporting structure.

RichA322 · Answer

I love it, but I would look very closely at the structure of the house to prevent the plants from damaging it.

DryGermanGuy · Answer

Long-term this can’t be good. I have seen several cases where the branches got thicker and thicker and created cracks in the roof, causing water damage, eg. mold.

Lynx122 · Answer

I like it, but these are a too much. There's a middle ground where it's nice

DeeDeeDeVour · Answer

Although some of 'em can look somewhat attractive, all I'd be concerned about is the difficulty maintaining the vegetation growing around the structure and maintaining the structure slowly being damaged by nature enveloping it.

D_Bone_Steak · Answer

I'm a huge fan of letting moss grow on roofs. It can make a roof last for 100's of years longer. Why it's not a common practice is beyond me... sort of like growing grass in the front lawn when that could be growing corn and vegetables.

DrPepper12 · Answer

Drives me crazy to see actually. There are benefits tho!

Surely · Answer

My mother used to say that snakes and other critters will climb the vines and get into your house!

LiamS95 · Answer

It encourages bugs and is a haven for mosquitoes so I wouldn't be in favor of having any on my house.

PBandJ_Nerd · Answer

I like them, but not sure if I could live in one.

KostasKouvalis · Answer

A little bit of foliage looks nice, but that's excessive. They should trim it down a bit

Wiredone · Answer

I hate having vines growing on the house. It can do so much damage to the structure

rosemilk · Answer

i absolutely love those. but not too much where the whole house is covered...

RavVid · Answer

It does damage the mortar, some plants more than others. I do like how it looks.

Valdemort · Answer

It can look pretty, but also shabby. So it kinda depends on how it's taken care of.

IslaTheWitch · Answer

if the facade of the building is prepared for it, then sure... especially the red ones :D

AnonAndrew · Answer

I like a little bit of plants on a house, but those example images are a bit too much for me.

Drumlin2001 · Answer

Nope. They destroy the brick work. I would rip it off

Fromdusktilldawn · Answer

it might look enchanting but it calls for a lot of insects and promotes humidity which is pretty harmful to many materials

UrsulaY · Answer

Damaging to the structure. Lots of pests. It is a nice idea but not logical to live that way.

Ethan_T · Answer

I never saw a house like this but I love it!

KittygosMeoWW · Answer

No I fear the rats and spiders living on them

LadyBecks · Answer

I think it looks nice

Crazzyyworld · Answer

it looks beautiful but what do I do if I have to fix the roof and what about the bugs?

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

They're picturesque, but the plants must be maintained to keep them from looking jungle-like.

CubaPirate · Answer

Not on mine thanks far too creepy and crawly bugs

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, they look lovely, I'd like to have such a house.

Iron_Man · Answer

Never it is absolutely disgusting

Rimaisme · Answer

I wouldn't have a house like that

NathanDavis · Answer

other than green... yes

katiesmuff · Answer

I sure wouldn't want one!

Anonymous · Answer

My dorm has ivy growing on it. I like it.

NicholasRedone · Answer

Not my thing 😔

Dargil · Answer

English Ivy will do that.

Fireguy17 · Answer

it is very hard on the structure.

Kelly6 · Answer

@purplepoppy love it

Mrtcn01 · Answer

it looks fantastic but not liviable.. :D

Aiko_E_Lara · Answer

I can feel the insect crawling

KrakenAttackin · Answer

A few gallons of "Roundup" will cure this.

exitseven · Answer

No, they are a mess.

sirderpsalot123 · Answer

Pretty cool

Uglygaypoorcoward94 · Answer

yeah i like

Awantika1103 · Answer

Beautiful ❤️

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