VERT / GREEN
Locate weeps, visible flashings, cracks, bulges and rust before repointing.
Brick veneer: cavity, flashings, ties and weeps
Treat brick veneer as a drained skin that must shed water and remain anchored to the backing wall.
JAUNE / YELLOW
Mortar bridges, blocked outlets, missing flashings or corroded ties can turn a water problem into a structural problem.
ROUGE / RED
Bulging, progressive cracking, suspect ties, unstable veneer or recurring water behind brick: mason/engineer before cosmetic repointing.
Interactive triage
Useful tools and data
- Crack/bulge map
- Weep/flashing photos
- Leak history
What the professional checks
- Verify ties/lintels
- Assess cavity/drainage
- Specify compatible mortar/flashing
Official sources
Checked 2026-08-22.
Related path
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V14
Systems to check before closing the work
V14 connects envelope, air, fire, structure, water and code instead of treating each project in isolation.
V16
Advanced diagnostics to cross-check
V16 connects water, soil, climate, safety, materials and seasonal use to existing projects.
V27
Project risks and overlooked interfaces
V27 connects payment, water, envelope, ventilation and jobsite details that often create costly surprises.
V47
V47 interfaces not to miss
These details are small on a drawing but can control water, structure or durability.