Mason Say's "OK"

[Carl Brown]

The (mason) Thought this would be ok 2!
http://www.badstucco.com/bricks/bricks.htm

So did the city code official when I called and told him about it he chose to do nothing!
Now everytime the HVAC kicks on it will have the oppritunity to pull moisture in because it creates a vacum. Or so I have been told!

[phinsperger]

Originally Posted by lewens

Paul
I think I have a problem with that non profit thing.
Larry

Granted the courses are not cheap. However their training is well organized and throughly thought out. Not to mention the ongoing development of the B365. I can see where the revenue from the courses and dues can be quickly eaten up.

[rwand1]

I was inspecting a home the other day. They had a Wett inspector come in and check the fireplace, and gave it a clean bill of health. BUT, he did not go up on roof and notice the cracks in the mortar and open mortar joints and minor cracks on chimneny cap.

Just because you are Wett Certified does not mean you will do a good job or are good at it, any more than a home inspector who is certified.

Not the first time I have questioned findings from Wett, I don't care whether they are certified or not.

Raymond Wand
Alton, ON

[rwand1]

The reason the clay bricks are spalling is because you have a shoulder on the outside of the house. Rain hits this and clay brick absorbs water. Over the years the freeze/thaw cycles causes spalling. There is no way rain falling on the shoulder is going to drain properly. Clay brick is like a sponge. I think most of the damage in the orignal photo is from exterior wetting not from inside the house.

Raymond Wand
Alton, ON