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Publication Review

Title: Moisture Issues in Homes with Brick Veneer
Author: IBACOS, 2003
File: Free fact sheet, PDF 1.33 KB, 3 pages
Audience: Written for builders and architects, but good for homeowners with some understanding of construction.


Review
Good details and short discussion of brick veneer wall systems.

Issues covered include:

  • brick is porous material
  • moisture problems of brick veneer walls
  • solutions to moisture problems of brick veneer walls

Detail drawing include:

  • details of wall sections showing typical and preferred brick veneer installation and performance