It would not be prudent to extend brick veneer below grade. Moisture in soils would migrate into mortar joints and deteriorate mortar. We always maintain a clearance of +/- 4" exposed concrete foundation from F.F. to grade.
May 19, 2015
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Apr 12, 2021 · Watch for the lowest course of brick drainage (weep holes, wicks etc) should not be below grade. Still plate should be 6-8 inches above grade. 1 ...
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Mar 14, 2021 · Brick can and often does extent to below grade. But it should be designed in a certain way. Since you have a masonry back up wall at and ...
May 13, 2015 · When below grade brick veneers come into contact with ground materials, the result is often undesirable staining and discoloration caused by the ...
Dec 27, 2011 · Anything below grade should have been sealed with foundation sealer. When posting in forums, letting us know your ...
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Mar 20, 2007 · Architects & Structural Engineers, often detail CMU/Brick being used below grade, without being waterproofed.(not talking about basements) This ...
Oct 22, 2009 · Eldorado Stone does not recommend installing veneer below grade line. Owens-Corning does not say it exactly that way, but shows a section cut in ...
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Type M portland cement-lime mortar is recommended for brick veneer below grade, where the brickwork is in contact with earth. Mortars for brick masonry are ...
Type N mortar should usually be used above grade, while type M mortar should be used below grade. Although Type N mortar is suitable for most brick veneer, Type ...