Inspecting the Visible Masonry and Foundation

This article deals with the inspection of the visible masonry and foundation of the house exterior that may be observed during an inspection of the exterior.  At the end of this article, you shall be able to:

·      list common concerns related to masonry;

·      describe the different types of cracking that may be observed;

·      list the common causes of cracking and settlement; and

·      describe common moisture and thermal movement cracking

15 pages long.  Authored by Ben Gromicko.