New extension brickwork issues

Joined
21 Apr 2011
Messages
2
Reaction score
0
Location
Surrey
Country
United Kingdom
I am in the process of having a new extension being built with the brickwork to match the existing property. I've found a local firm to supply and erect the brickwork but I have noticed that quite a few of the newly laid bricks have hairline cracks in them. I have uploaded a few pictures with yellow marked pointers to the cracks which is easily visible if one can zoom in. The bricks look weak to me, can anyone tell me if these cracks are normal or a defect in the bricks, the original bricks to the existing property have no cracks along the stretchers. I"m concerned about possible ingress of water and frost damage. I would welcome an opinion from any brick experts out there who could let me know whether I'm being silly or is there cause for concern.
Screenshot_20170811-055351.jpg
20170811_055203.jpg
39[/ATTACH]
 

Attachments

  • 20170811_054601.jpg
    20170811_054601.jpg
    486.5 KB · Views: 104
  • 20170811_054337.jpg
    20170811_054337.jpg
    476.8 KB · Views: 97
Sponsored Links
Not ideal but not an issue either. The bricks are porous, sothey absorb water anyway. And they are frost proof already.

That looks an otherwise nice job - every brick looks like it's laid the right way up, and clean and neat, which is unusual nowadays on extensions.

If you really wanted to do something with it, then a bit of clear silicone would be the least obtrusive.
 

DIYnot Local

Staff member

If you need to find a tradesperson to get your job done, please try our local search below, or if you are doing it yourself you can find suppliers local to you.

Select the supplier or trade you require, enter your location to begin your search.


Are you a trade or supplier? You can create your listing free at DIYnot Local

 
Sponsored Links
Back
Top