Brick Checklist

Have the correct bricks been delivered?

Is the sisalation wrap in good condition?

Has the plumbing rough in been completed? Is retic. Under pressure?

Correct sand delivered and has it been placed without obstructing site access?

Has the Bricklayer loaded the job from random packs to ensure proper blending if required.

Has the correct joint finish been applied?

Is the mortar colour as per contract/colour schedule?

Flush jointing to Rendered areas? (No bulging past face of brick)

Are the correct brick ties in accordance with salt attack requirements? (Coastal)

Are brick ties being installed every 6th course, every stud & every 3rd course next to window/door openings & long runs?

Are all flashings in place below bottom plate & above all windows, doors and roof areas (e.g garage) with more than 3 courses of brickwork above?

Are weep holes clear of mortar & installed every 5th brick? (1.2m centre max.)

Are the cavity and brick ties being kept clear of mortar dags?

Are the perp joints full of mortar to the face of rear brick?

Are cuts being used to keep perp joints in a plumb line adjacent to openings?

Check perimeter for any brick overhang and if present determine cause.<br>Ensure bricklayer is not extending or increasing cavity to avoid cutting bricks.

Does brickwork conform with acceptable tolerances for line , level and plumb. Generally +/-5mm over 3 m?

Sill clearance under windows & doors. (5mm single storey/10mm double storey?)

Ensure common brickwork to front door frames and windows has sufficient clearance off frame and rubber gasket to allow for render.

Have steel lintels been installed correctly? (Note: end bearing and have temp.props to prevent sagging.) Mimimal clearance above windows 2mm-5mm?

Has brickwork been constructed in accordance with drawings?

Has face brickwork been left clean and tidy.

Ensure site is left in a neat condition and rubbish placed in accessible piles away from entry and walkways, toilet and power supply?

Check for footpath damage.