Shop Products
Houzz Logo Print
wendyb_gw4

crack in brick veneer

WendyB 5A/MA
14 years ago

There is a tiny vertical crack that goes from the firebox to the underside of the mantel. It runs through the mortar and the bricks and is more or less straight except at the very top course of brick it ends up one brick over.

A long time ago someone told me it was just a settling crack and not to worry about it. I think it was the mason who did my patio.

Do we concur?

I am considering painting the brick white (I assume that is a controversial, semi-religious statement. Let's skip the cosmetic issue for now :-)) I suppose that will make the crack even more visible than it is now??? Maybe a little caulking will do the trick?

I don't use the f/p.

Comment (1)

Sponsored
Style Savvy Designs
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars19 Reviews
Northern Virginia's Luxurious Interior Designer & Decorator