What to use for skirting?

[SilverVeil]

I need to put skirting around my house but I don't want to use that fiberglass siding stuff. Do you think it would work if I used lattice. Besides aesthetics, what is the purpose of skirting?

[NSbound]

Lattice works great. I like to use the square-weave type as it's a bit tighter and keeps the critters out - like skunks, raccoons, etc. If you like the look of the diagonal weave better, again there's a cheaper one with a loose weave and a more expensive one with a tighter weave and smaller holes = less critters, kid's balls, etc.

[CarrieAnn]

I've been thinking about bricking around the outside of my house because I am so sick of dealing with skirting. I know it's a lot more expensive, but it will be permanent and look much nicer.

[Bird]

When we lived in mobile homes (manufactured housing), we used vinyl skirting, but in my opinion, brick is by far the best as long as you have a decent foundation under it.

[SilverVeil]

Thanks. I like the lattice idea because I'd like to plant some type of ivy. Brick probably would be best, but I'm working on upgrading the fixer upper I live in.