Has anyone encountered exterior clay brick that is flaking and breaking off?
There is water damage as the patio joins the wall at the 4th row of brick above the concrete foundation & snow collects on the brick wall.
I have a recommendation to have the bricks removed and replaced but another recommendation to grind away the flaking pieces and apply a coat of parging - similar to stucco in look but stronger material. I am thinking parging solution as bricks do not need to be removed and less costly.
Would appreciate your thoughts on each solution.
There is water damage as the patio joins the wall at the 4th row of brick above the concrete foundation & snow collects on the brick wall.
I have a recommendation to have the bricks removed and replaced but another recommendation to grind away the flaking pieces and apply a coat of parging - similar to stucco in look but stronger material. I am thinking parging solution as bricks do not need to be removed and less costly.
Would appreciate your thoughts on each solution.