Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Sep 29, 2013 9:47 pm Hi All, We had our bricks delievered last week ready for the brickies tomorrow & we noticed ALOT of chips on the edges some being the size of 50cent coins. Has anyone ever experienced the same?? We are stressing an worried that when they put them up they'll look horrible with all the chips. Re: Bricks delieverd with ALOT of chips around edges 2Sep 29, 2013 9:59 pm Hi April, They will turn the chips in on the non seen side. But might be worth going past after the first day of laying and check you are happy. If not, raise it with your builder straight off. Re: Bricks delieverd with ALOT of chips around edges 3Sep 29, 2013 10:12 pm Thanks ChargerWA but unfortunately our build is 70mins up the Hwy from us an we both are finding it hard to get any time off work... I will try my best to get up there asap even if i have to jump the fence with a torch at night. Yes sadly we are unable to have a key either due to the builders policy. Re: Bricks delieverd with ALOT of chips around edges 4Sep 29, 2013 10:22 pm Oh bummer, maybe worth a phone call to the builder before hand then. I'm sure they will have seen it before and know what to do, but its a big investment and you deserve peace of mind. There is evidence of water on the head reveals. That could have happened during the build, or may be happening currently. There are water stains above a couple of windows… 2 3813 You’re on the right track, wire brush in a grinder then a zinc rich epoxy primer then a top coat of some sort, like a waterproofing membrane. Raising the concrete would… 1 7020 |