I am a little crazy about learning, but I don't believe everything I am told. Decks may be my niche, but building science is my interest.
I have heard many different opinions about how fast water will drive through anchored brick veneer to the airspace behind. I've had lecturers on building science tell me that water will be "pouring through within 30 seconds". I had a hard time believing that.
So I did a good ol' backyard, hillbilly test. No accredited laboratory here...just a will that found a way.
I am doing some major remodeling at my place, including removing a brick veneer from one wall. The other side of the wall is unfinished. I decided to cut the sheathing from the back side, enlist my youngsters to help, and get a little window into an in-situ location that is rarely, if never, seen.
No marketing in this video, guys; nothing fancy. It's only 22 seconds. Just a rough test to prove something to myself. I was ready to find answers.
This is a brick wall from a home built in the 50's. The mortar joints were sound.
Post up what you think the answer is. Watch the video and then post up how long you think it took water to start coming through. I'll provide some more information and footage after you guys play along. What have you been told? How permeable do you think the brick is?
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I have heard many different opinions about how fast water will drive through anchored brick veneer to the airspace behind. I've had lecturers on building science tell me that water will be "pouring through within 30 seconds". I had a hard time believing that.
So I did a good ol' backyard, hillbilly test. No accredited laboratory here...just a will that found a way.
I am doing some major remodeling at my place, including removing a brick veneer from one wall. The other side of the wall is unfinished. I decided to cut the sheathing from the back side, enlist my youngsters to help, and get a little window into an in-situ location that is rarely, if never, seen.
No marketing in this video, guys; nothing fancy. It's only 22 seconds. Just a rough test to prove something to myself. I was ready to find answers.
This is a brick wall from a home built in the 50's. The mortar joints were sound.
Post up what you think the answer is. Watch the video and then post up how long you think it took water to start coming through. I'll provide some more information and footage after you guys play along. What have you been told? How permeable do you think the brick is?
[video=youtube;sjhMvT8Yiqk]