The high-quality paint on this brick house is peeling because there’s no vapor barrier on the inside of the brick walls. Whitewash will solve the problem forever. (Tim Carter) Analysis by Tim ...

I have read that without a vapor barrier moisture can be trapped ... The bricks were laid along the wall and secured to the sheathing by brick ties, aluminum or steel strips, with one end nailed ...

Walls are particularly susceptible ... Many “solid” building materials such as wood, brick, concrete, or gypsum board offer little moisture protection due to their porous nature and require vapor ...

DEAR TIM: I just purchased a home where the landscaping bed is up against the brick front wall. The home is about ... The proper flashings, weep holes, water barrier and everything that needs ...