Brick veneer wall on roof

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#1

Originally Posted By: jpusey
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http://www.nachi.org/bbsystem/usrimages/more/billing,%20scottishhighland%20064.jpg ]


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#2

Originally Posted By: staylor
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I told you that you would get a reply if you posted here. icon_wink.gif

#3

Originally Posted By: jpeck
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Jack,


Are you sure of two things.

1) That that is regular brick veneer and not the thin facing brick which is applied to the substrate.

2) That it is 'setting' on the roof and not just mortared down to the roof (which is also wrong).

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Jerry Peck
South Florida

#4

Originally Posted By: rrushing
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I would bet that bad boy is not ‘sitting’ on the roof.


A wall or chimney or what-have-you, it is not flashed and counterflashed.

It would help if there was another picture just a little bit further away... ![icon_confused.gif](upload://qv5zppiN69qCk2Y6JzaFYhrff8S.gif)

#5

Originally Posted By: jpeck
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Jack,


Somewhere, years ago, I read something which allowed wood framing to support brick work work on the framing if the brick work did not exceed a certain weight per sq foot and does not exceed a maximum total weight. I believe the weight limit is 35-40 psf, but am not sure, and don't remember anything about the total weight limit. I can't find anything on it right now.

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Jerry Peck
South Florida

#6

Originally Posted By: jmichalski
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I’m sure you thought of this, but a freference that may illustrate the problem best for your client can bre found in the franmes section:


http://www.nachi.org/tips/0073.gif


The link is for a wall with stucco, - it looks like a wall adjoins (as oposed to a chimney) - but brick veneer would require the same flashing.

I am really not great at scounting problems from pictures, but I would agree with the other opinion that flashing and counter flashing seems to be missing or covered.

Judging from the mortar on the shingles, I would hazard a guess that the job was probably done by someone in a hurry, learning their trade, or a poor craftsman.

#7

Originally Posted By: Susan
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Most definitely appears as though there should be some flashing and counterflashing. Since this is a new construction, were there a set of the plans somewhere on the site? That would help you out tremendously as there would be specifics showing the framing etc. I know that they’re very rarely there like they’re supposed to be. Seeing as the house looks almost complete, probably not. Any chance of finding the general contractor and getting your hands on them (the plans that is!! icon_lol.gif )??


If it doesn't look or seem right, chances are pretty good that it isn't.

Sue

#8

Originally Posted By: jpusey
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I knew that the flashing is missing that was a given however the problem I have is the brick wall sitting on the roof framing.


Thanks to everyone who has responded to my problem


Jack

#9

Originally Posted By: kmcmahon
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Unless there is an angle iron lintel holding up the brick that is hidden from view.

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