Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Plastering before bricklayer 4Jul 10, 2021 6:46 am mhasan Hi guys, My builder has been delaying bricklayering because they said lack of trade people at the moment. They are procedding with internal wall plastering (gyprocks, etc). My concern was that humidity will detoriate the build quality. But they said they are wrapping teh house with a plastic lining and the house is now water tight (which I doubt, there are wholes here and there in the lining where they had to put pipes and electricals) and humidity would not be an issue. They are finishing the plaster and proceeding to wet area sealing. My question is, is that a usual process if brick layer is being delayed? Should I be concern about long term quality of the build? Thanks, M mhasan I am with Alex on this one. Provided that they tape all the membrane joins and penetrations you will be fine. Brick veneer is only a cladding skin and the cavity is designed to take water, so I think what your builder is doing is smart to keep the process going. Good luck with your build Simeon Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. If this is a custom build then I would expect the builder to set out the door frame closer to the wall to avoid the gap between architrave and the wall and or specify… 9 8313 I am in the same situation, would you be able to give some insights in to this? I am in SA 8 17051 Ardo That is so funny! I wonder how many people know who Larry Haun is these days. I have a couple of young guys we call Mo 1 & Mo 2 who run a crew of 6 boys and… 9 15527 |