# Need heads up on wall covering **URL:** \ **Category:** Exterior Inspections\ **Created:** [May 30, 2013, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/need-heads-up-on-wall-covering/78359 "2013-05-30T17:32:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![belliott](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/belliott/32/57038_2.png) [@belliott](https://forum.nachi.org/u/belliott)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2013, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/need-heads-up-on-wall-covering/78359/1 "2013-05-30T17:32:58Z")
Anybody familiar with this thin brick veneer type panel ? Looking for heads up on what to look for and common issues. [ATTACH] ![DSC00882.jpg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/2X/0/0c4e4c295a17a75bdfb63021c8d5ea79383a2159.jpeg)[/ATTACH] ![DSC00881.jpg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/3X/5/6/567722259df608590c18701aa7dc2bb2f0487560.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![belliott](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/belliott/32/57038_2.png) [@belliott](https://forum.nachi.org/u/belliott)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2013, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/need-heads-up-on-wall-covering/78359/2 "2013-05-30T19:03:30Z")
Anyone ? Doing report . ---
**Author:** ![badair](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/badair/32/166699_2.png) [@badair](https://forum.nachi.org/u/badair)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2013, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/need-heads-up-on-wall-covering/78359/3 "2013-05-30T19:18:57Z")
appears to be glorified parge… ---
**Author:** ![badair](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/badair/32/166699_2.png) [@badair](https://forum.nachi.org/u/badair)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2013, 11:34pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/need-heads-up-on-wall-covering/78359/4 "2013-05-30T23:34:27Z")
Will can’t claim this either ;~)) lumpy stucco ---
**Author:** ![belliott](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/belliott/32/57038_2.png) [@belliott](https://forum.nachi.org/u/belliott)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2013, 11:39pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/need-heads-up-on-wall-covering/78359/5 "2013-05-30T23:39:37Z")
So nobody has inspected with this covering before ? Finished report before heading out and starting another but still would like to hear from someone who knows about proper install and if this looks OK. Found a PDF on some product like it. ---
**Author:** ![belliott](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/belliott/32/57038_2.png) [@belliott](https://forum.nachi.org/u/belliott)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2013, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/need-heads-up-on-wall-covering/78359/6 "2013-05-31T14:18:45Z")
No Home Inspectors at this forum ? ---
**Author:** ![rlewis5](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rlewis5/32/337040_2.png) [@rlewis5](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rlewis5)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2013, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/need-heads-up-on-wall-covering/78359/7 "2013-05-31T14:23:10Z")
> **[Solid Brick vs. Brick Veneer - InterNACHI](https://www.nachi.org/solid-brick-vs-veneer.htm)** > > Brick houses may be made from solid brick or merely have a brick veneer. Each material has its pros and cons. Try using the “Search [NACHI.ORG](http://NACHI.ORG)…” you will find answers. [http://www.nachi.org/search32.htm](http://www.nachi.org/search32.htm) ---
**Author:** ![belliott](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/belliott/32/57038_2.png) [@belliott](https://forum.nachi.org/u/belliott)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2013, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/need-heads-up-on-wall-covering/78359/8 "2013-05-31T14:55:40Z")
> [@rlewis5](#): > > [http://www.nachi.org/solid-brick-vs-veneer.htm](http://www.nachi.org/solid-brick-vs-veneer.htm) > > Try using the “Search [NACHI.ORG](http://NACHI.ORG)…” you will find answers. > > [http://www.nachi.org/search32.htm](http://www.nachi.org/search32.htm) So the forum is no longer for live information I guess. Your link was useless meaning you never looked at the question. No problem Inspection News may have some Inspectors there. ---
**Author:** ![rlewis5](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rlewis5/32/337040_2.png) [@rlewis5](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rlewis5)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2013, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/need-heads-up-on-wall-covering/78359/9 "2013-05-31T15:02:03Z")
> [@belliott](#): > > So the forum is no longer for live information I guess. > Your link was useless meaning you never looked at the question. > > No problem Inspection News may have some Inspectors there. It wasn’t for you ! So! don’t worry about it. I was giving him the basic info . You are just out trolling again. ---
**Author:** ![belliott](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/belliott/32/57038_2.png) [@belliott](https://forum.nachi.org/u/belliott)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2013, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/need-heads-up-on-wall-covering/78359/10 "2013-05-31T15:33:36Z")
> [@rlewis5](#): > > It wasn’t for you ! So! don’t worry about it. > I was giving him the basic info . > You are just out trolling again. I am asking for information on a particular type wall covering product. Your link was to a comparison of brick veneer vs standard brick which has zero to do with my posted question. The forum at this point is useless for anything other than politics and vendor squabbles. Who is the him you are referring to ? Trolling ? WTF you talking about ? Enjoy your day. ---
**Author:** ![badair](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/badair/32/166699_2.png) [@badair](https://forum.nachi.org/u/badair)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2013, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/need-heads-up-on-wall-covering/78359/11 "2013-05-31T15:37:03Z")
> [@belliott](#): > > So nobody has inspected with this covering before ? > > not “with” nor that particular casa > have done [M](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_numerals)s sqft of it > > Finished report before heading out and starting another but still would like to hear from someone who knows about proper install and if this looks OK. > > no ok > > Found a PDF on some product like it. enlighten us please & share the goods ---
**Author:** ![rlewis5](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rlewis5/32/337040_2.png) [@rlewis5](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rlewis5)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2013, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/need-heads-up-on-wall-covering/78359/12 "2013-05-31T15:37:56Z")
My mistake brother . Sorry . I didn’t relies it was you who were asking the question. I have some experience with this type of exterior wall covering, but don’t really know what you are asking. Again. Sorry ---
**Author:** ![jmckee](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jmckee/32/211009_2.png) [@jmckee](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jmckee)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2013, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/need-heads-up-on-wall-covering/78359/13 "2013-05-31T15:46:39Z")
could this be a patterned stucco type product? ---
**Author:** ![belliott](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/belliott/32/57038_2.png) [@belliott](https://forum.nachi.org/u/belliott)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2013, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/need-heads-up-on-wall-covering/78359/14 "2013-05-31T16:12:43Z")
No they mentioned some of the bricks fell off. Have a PDF but at the time -yesterday was looking for answers -not questions. Must be rare if even Barry does not know about it. I attached 2 pictures clearly showing real mortar. OK gotta work. ---
**Author:** ![rlewis5](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rlewis5/32/337040_2.png) [@rlewis5](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rlewis5)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2013, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/need-heads-up-on-wall-covering/78359/15 "2013-05-31T16:26:44Z")
Some are just a standard stucco finish with red color on the finish coat. They tool the lines/joints down to the gray coat to give it a brick look. Some are just real thin brick embedded into the base stucco. If the base isn’t properly set as to allow the brick to adhere adequately, some will fall off over time. This is done over block or frame construction. When used with frame or old panted block, stucco mesh in installed first .Some use furring strips then apply the mesh as to provide a void for moisture dissipation. That’s the best I can do . I have installed it on many homes through the years. ---
**Author:** ![badair](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/badair/32/166699_2.png) [@badair](https://forum.nachi.org/u/badair)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2013, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/need-heads-up-on-wall-covering/78359/16 "2013-05-31T16:57:20Z")
> [@belliott](#): > > No they mentioned some of the bricks fell off. > Have a PDF but at the time -yesterday was looking for answers -not questions. > > Must be rare if even Barry does not know about it. > > I attached 2 pictures clearly showing real mortar. > OK gotta work. gave it to you #3 also have an idea what caused commonly seen damage let me know when the all too rare lunar & stellar alignment occurs for an adult conversation with you…you have my # please don’t forget your [http://www.midol.com/img/home/2.jpg](http://www.midol.com/img/home/2.jpg) & make sure you’ve have passed the stage of requiring ![manpon.jpg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/3X/5/1/51092ceb13ea9632dc2e94d604ec0c55eb30f536.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![belliott](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/belliott/32/57038_2.png) [@belliott](https://forum.nachi.org/u/belliott)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2013, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/need-heads-up-on-wall-covering/78359/17 "2013-05-31T17:10:26Z")
> [@rlewis5](#): > > Some are just a standard stucco finish with red color on the finish coat. > They tool the lines/joints down to the gray coat to give it a brick look. > Some are just real thin brick embedded into the base stucco. > If the base isn’t properly set as to allow the brick to adhere adequately, some will fall off over time. > This is done over block or frame construction. > When used with frame or old panted block, stucco mesh in installed first .Some use furring strips then apply the mesh as to provide a void for moisture dissipation. > > That’s the best I can do . > I have installed it on many homes through the years. Thanks What I was looking for yesterday. Had a rush report and doing 2 a day right now. Agent running late right now so sitting. ---
**Author:** ![belliott](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/belliott/32/57038_2.png) [@belliott](https://forum.nachi.org/u/belliott)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2013, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/need-heads-up-on-wall-covering/78359/18 "2013-05-31T17:11:38Z")
So post 3 where you call it lumpy stucco is your sage advice old man. Lol ---
**Author:** ![badair](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/badair/32/166699_2.png) [@badair](https://forum.nachi.org/u/badair)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2013, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/need-heads-up-on-wall-covering/78359/19 "2013-05-31T18:02:23Z")
> [@belliott](#): > > So post 3 where you call it lumpy stucco is your sage advice old man. Lol yep Dr. Joe & i have done pretty well for ourselves troubleshooting ls & other claddings why does your pic have a horizontal crack & apparent inward deflection at the base of the 1st course ---
**Author:** ![rlewis5](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rlewis5/32/337040_2.png) [@rlewis5](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rlewis5)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2013, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/need-heads-up-on-wall-covering/78359/20 "2013-05-31T18:11:35Z")
> [@badair](#): > > yep > Dr. Joe & i have done pretty well for ourselves troubleshooting ls & other claddings > > why does your pic have a horizontal crack & apparent inward deflection at the base of the 1st course My guess is the bottom furring rotted and the covering cracked along that line. [Next page](https://forum.nachi.org/t/need-heads-up-on-wall-covering/78359.md?page=2)