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Home Inspection

Category - Building Science

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When inspecting a brick veneer wall, which of the following aspects is especially troubling?
  1. Condition of the mortar used to bind the bricks
  2. Presence of space between the foundation and bricks
  3. Appearance of weep holes between bricks
  4. Loose metal ties that are no longer secured to the wall
Explanation
Answer: D - When inspecting a brick veneer wall, loose metal ties that are no longer secured to the wall are especially troubling. These metal ties are what keep the veneer in place against the wall. When the metal ties are no longer secure, the brick veneer will pull away from the wall.
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