An easy way to make your house look like a castle is to use stone siding.
Another option is brick or stone veneer. This is an application of brick or stone to the exterior of a house as a means of protection and a decorative device.
To prevent the wall from spalling, make sure that water is able to escape the structure. You should clear debris from right underneath the Veneer. Vines growing on the wall of a house also can weaken a Veneer and cause spalling. This vegetation weakens mortar with its grip and keeps moisture on the wall itself.
