Guide to Inspecting Residential Brick Veneer

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Originally Posted By: mbailey
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Go here for a free pdf file about inspecting brick veneer…


http://www.masonpro.com/

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Mark Bailey
Stonegate Property Inspections LLC
Ponca, NE

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Originally Posted By: tallen
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Why thank you Mark icon_biggrin.gif

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I have put the past behind me,


where , however, it now sits, making rude remarks.


www.whiteglovehomeinspections.net

30 Oct 2003-- 29 Nov2005
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Originally Posted By: jpeck
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Thank you Mark.


There are two versions: a high and a low resolution version; the high resolution version drawings are much better, however the lower resolution file is smaller (of course).

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Jerry Peck
South Florida

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Originally Posted By: rmagee
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Great information, thanks. I saved a copy on the laptop I take on inspections for quick reference.


I have one question that I can't seem to get any agreement on.

Brick veneer often has openings for windows. About half the builders around here will caulk the vertical joint between the side of the window and the brick, about half don't caulk this joint.

I feel it should be caulked (one less opportunity for water to penetrate behind the brick) however as indicated can't get a consensus of opinions.

How does everyone else deal with this.

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Rick Magee
Building Check Ltd.
Fredericton, N.B. Canada
1-506-454-3332
bcheck@nbnet.nb.ca
"check with a professional"

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Originally Posted By: kdemski
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Thanks, Mark. Good detail in the HiRes version.

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Originally Posted By: rking
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Personally, I don’t care where the opening is, horizontal, vertical, diagonal, on windows, doors, or service penetrations, I always tell my clients that the opening is an invitation for moisture and insects and needs to be addressed on a yearly or so basis.


I have had clients ask me if I own or have shares in a caulking company!

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Muskoka Home Inspections
"Wisdom is the Anticipation of the Consequences"
Steering Committee Member At Large

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Originally Posted By: chad
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should i stay away from buying a home with brick veneer that has no weeping holes or flashing? it is over historic asbestos siding and there is no apparent water damage under the house foundation.


Please email me at chadcarlson70@hotmail.com
Thanks.

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Originally Posted By: rfarruggia
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I’m just posting this to get this thread up near the top again.

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Originally Posted By: ctonn
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thank you Mark, free and accurate information is always a real help to those of us who are trying to build a library icon_confused.gif