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The previous owners of our home have partially covered up the air brick in the back of the 1910s house with concrete tiles that go flush against the building. As I understand, I should create space around the air brick to enable proper ventilation and to stop water getting in. I was thinking...

Also as the bricks are uneven, the opening will be a little bit smaller. Probably won't care a year's time, but nonetheless....

Fair enough, oldun suggested above that the nib may not be tied to the wall, which I guess may affect safety?

Do you mean why speak to the builder? if it's shoddy work, I feel like I should query the builder and maybe he should provide a remedy.

Thanks Oldun, do you think I should speak with the builder about this?

Hello, We're having a load-bearing wall knocked down and having an RSJ put in. The builder is putting in some brickwork to support the RSJ on either side. Having seen this brickwork I have become concerned that the brickwork is very uneven. My girlfriend thinks that since the bricks will be...