Hunting for Elephants - AND FINDING ONE

[Frank J. Carey]

Wrap or no wrap, the bricks that were covered by the grade were exposed to moisture problems. That side foundation wall should have just been poured the rest of the way and problem solved. I have seen where they will stud out the back wall but never have I seen stopped short on the sides. Brick is pourus and I wouldn't trust a wrap such as tyvek if it couldn't breathe and dry out after the moisture was present. Thanks for the pics!!

[Larry D. Kage]

I believe many codes require 4 to 8 inches or so above grade to bottom of brick which shouldn't be allowed under/below grade.

Keeping the weep holes exposed to allow for drainage of condensation is good and preventing ants and such from having a concealed avenue to the framing is good.

[Erby Crofutt]

Your point is well taken, Larry.

BUT, none of this is good. Just junk work done sloppily.

[Gary T. Heller]

Too much wine, I meant wood to ground.

[Peter W. Bennett]

Was the brick veneer on the opposite side of this wall, and without building paper and weeps, properly installed?
Recommend further evaluation, and all necessary repairs.

[Peter W. Bennett]

Bingo, probably no cricket roof and/or flashing, improper flashing

[Erby Crofutt]

Peter, why would I recommend further evaluation. That's what they paid me for.

It needs to be fixed, not evaluated.

More HI School bull****!