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Sorry, yes in answer to your question it is random. It seems to be more common on the side of the house than the front. The garage which is freestanding also has bricks with the same effect.

I was more concerned if it was a structural issue. It wouldn’t put me of buying the house. As you can see in the photos some of the bricks are actually protruding. I’m not bothered by the colour but would be interested how they would look if they were sanded off flat? As you mention it does...

So if iron is the cause, is it just a cosmetic issue or will it cause problems? What would be the best way of improving their appearance i.e. could they be cleaned, replaced or rendered. Or would you give the house a wide berth :?:

I have been looking around a 1950s house with the view to purchase and have noticed a a black tar-like substance on a lot of the bricks. Any ideas what it could be? [/img]