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Old 6/30/09, 11:55 PM
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Default Brick veneer wall shakes

When you push on this wall, either side of the door, the entire wall shakes visibly. Not like it's going to cave in, but I thought it was unusual. But...I rarely push on walls and found this by freak accident. This end of the house was once a garage or carport that has been converted to a den.

What would you say about the veneer movement?

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Old 7/1/09, 12:03 AM
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Could it be this stuff. or they didn't use brick ties to hold it to the building.



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No, it was conventional brick. I thought about brick ties. Didn't know if the ties would prevent the wall from being pushed in, however.



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Unstable wood frame? Termites, wood rot? Not constructed to handle the weight of brick?



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Default Re: Brick veneer wall shakes

Could it have been more like a brick panel that gets glued to the sheathing as I have seen that.
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No, it was conventional brick. I thought about brick ties. Didn't know if the ties would prevent the wall from being pushed in, however.
They are pretty stiff. Lack of brick ties is my guess too.



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When you push on this wall, either side of the (location) door, the entire wall shakes visibly. I recommend repairs, as needed by a qualified professional, to maintain structural integrity.



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Default Re: Brick veneer wall shakes

Hi to all,

My guess would have to be that the top plate of the wall was not connected to anything solid.

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Default Re: Brick veneer wall shakes

Thanks guys. I guess I need to start pushing on brick walls, especially at house additions.



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