Over 1000 inspections - first time I've seen this.

[John Onofrey]

What is it?

One inch thich brick veneer failing all over this structure. The exterior walls are warping and cracking. It's almost like this stuff was buttered onto a substrate like stucco, then the joints mortared in.

Anybody familiar with it? What's it called?

[Douglas Cossar]

An ugly mess!!!! only in America!

[John Bowman]

Originally Posted by jonofrey

What is it?

One inch thich brick veneer failing all over this structure. The exterior walls are warping and cracking. It's almost like this stuff was buttered onto a substrate like stucco, then the joints mortared in.

Anybody familiar with it? What's it called?

May be Z-Brick. I thought it was just for interior but I see from the FAQ's page that I was incorrect.

http://www.z-brick.com/page5.html

[John Onofrey]

I found this on the subject:

http://www.bia.org/BIA/technotes/t28c.htm

[Doug Edwards, CMI]

If it is one inch thick that doesn't sound like Z brick but more like someone used brick pavers. Without the benefit of brick ties to help support the brick veneer the weight alone would be enough for premature failure. Couple that with poor mortar joints and adhesive it was pretty much doomed to fail. All it takes is a little wind driven water behind the brick (thru the failing mortar joints) to begin separating the veneer from the substructure. It looks like crap and it may be worse underneath.

[Blaine Wiley]

It looks like a Harry Homeowner job to me. I've never seen that either J.O.

[John Bowman]

Originally Posted by dedwards

If it is one inch thick that doesn't sound like Z brick but more like someone used brick pavers. Without the benefit of brick ties to help support the brick veneer the weight alone would be enough for premature failure. Couple that with poor mortar joints and adhesive it was pretty much doomed to fail. All it takes is a little wind driven water behind the brick (thru the failing mortar joints) to begin separating the veneer from the substructure. It looks like crap and it may be worse underneath.

Good point Doug. You're right Z-brick was not 1" thick. Looks as though John O. nailed it with his link.

[David P. Valley]

Looks like THIS

[Marcel R. Cyr]

More research on thin brick Manufacturers found;

Thin brick was popular in Maine in the early 70's and in the later, started to be used on the exterior for some veneers.

http://www.thomasnet.com/products/th...6094578-1.html

Hope this helps.

Marcel