That was cool to know. I grew up in a brick house in Queens, NY. It was built in 1939 and had plaster walls. It was solid, and when it was sold 10 years ago, it was knocked completely down and a veneer monstrosity built in its place. Was so sad to see craftsmanship from the ‘30s torn down like it was nothing. Thanks for the education on brick vs veneer.
I ran into a book on home construction that was published in the early 1920s and it emphasized that a brick veneer building was, at that time, no cheaper to build than a solid brick building. This was when most bricks were locally sourced and fairly cheap while wood came in planks, so the labor involved was not that different and the material costs depended on the area. The main reason people used brick veneer then was to keep the insides of the building dry, add more insulation or to make the building less vulnerable to earthquakes. These days, any frame construction involves more automation and prefabrication than it did then, and bricks are more likely to be shipped from other areas, so I'd expect brick veneer to be cheaper. But the other advantages still remain and building codes require a frame building to survive the same wind load as a masonry one. Of course, the more brick is used in place of wood, the less there is to burn, but there are many ways, from fire blocking to sprinklers, to make a wood-frame building more fire resistant. And, if the builder knows what he or she is doing, it will be very hard to tell if the house is solid brick or veneer. I had always assumed that the townhouse in which I lived as a small child was "made of brick", but if you look the address up on Redfin, you can see the rim joists that are visible in the basement. Some people assume that the complex in which I now live is brick veneer over wood (the condo docs are even written on that assumption), but if I look in my basement, I can see the bricks stacked up between the ends of the floor joists. The lintels over my windows are hidden angle iron, so it looks as if the bricks above them are floating in mid air. As long as the building performs well, it doesn't matter that much how it was constructed.
I just came back from a trip to Italy. It's amazing that in Rome, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, and many other old cities, the palaces and churches are made of brick, and they were built hundreds of years ago. Italy is affected by earthquakes, by the way. No rebar...
Wow I did learn something ! That’s cool how you can tell the difference between a real brick and a veneer brick! Thanks and I love your videos all the time ! Stay safe ❤️🙏🏻❤️
Actually, the Marble is just a facade, it isnt supporting anything but itself. There is a steel angle iorn above the window and door openings that actually support the brickwork above. As for the brick tie you refer to on solid brick walls, or walls with a brick face and a concrete block backing, that is known as a header coarse. Beware now, because it would be possible to duplicate that look even on a brick veneer home. As for the section of your video showing the thin brick being applied over a base of some type, that isnt truly considered as being brick veneer. But you have my permission to call it anything you like.
Mount Vernon looks to have large stone exterior but it is a veneer. But the kicker is the “stone” that you see is wooden boards with white paint and sand. This is called Rustication.
Yep, always learn something new from you Casey. It show you have a passion for what you do and be the best at what you do. Take care and have fun learning new stuff every day.
Wow, I spend the summers in North Carolina every year and I’ve always been fascinated at how many brick homes there were as opposed to other states, or just my state of Pennsylvania. Now I’m going to be inspecting all of the brick homes when I’m there this summer to see if they’re actual brick or brick veneer. LOL
My 1958 condo has all-masonry exterior walls, but even they aren't "real brick". They are really cinder block with brick veneer and the only walls that are framed in wood are the upstairs bump-outs. It would be illegal to build it that way today in the Boston area, without adding a lot of rebar, due to the state's seismic codes.
Most homes in the UK are brick. All the new builds going up are wood with brick slips (veneer) and they are charging in my area £300,000 minimum for them. I would not want a new build, real brick all the way.
I don't mind brick slips (called thin brick, or "lick & stick" in the USA) in theory, especially if the framing is reinforced and the space freed-up is used for more insulation. But builders have a way of making such structures look silly, from windows that are proud of the surface of the wall to "brick" sections that stick out in mid-air. Brick slips should either look like tiles or be convincingly disguised as 3 dimensional bricks, not a little of each.
Loved that . I never knew this. I am wondering though, how does solid brick compare to wood frame with earthquake? I’m assuming hurricane or tornado is safer with solid brick.
Wood framing is definitely safer in earthquakes. Framed structures are now required to survive the same wind loads as brick ones (hence the "hurricane straps" and joist hangers now required), but solid brick still usually has the edge against flying debris.
Hi Casey, now be nice to me. Another benefit to a stick framed home with a brick veneer ( like the second detail in your video) is that it might not fall down in an earthquake. I know, I know you don't get many earthquakes in North Carolina. I'm not an expert but I'm pretty sure that " true brick" also known as unreinforced masonry construction has not been allowed in building codes for a long time. 1933 for California. No I don't live in California. Love you Casey!
The 1970s drama "Room 222", about the tribulations surrounding a homeroom teacher, was set in a famous LA high school which was destroyed in the February, 1971 earthquake, during the first season the show aired. They continued modeling the set for the show on that building for another 2 or 3 years, and kept using the footage of the building from before it was destroyed. It was built in 1933 and was said to be the last un-reinforced masonry building built in LA before such construction was banned.
Casey, a Flemish bond is not always true. Homes today and many back as far as the 40s the Flemish bond is used to replicate a solid brick home. A more positive way is to see a header course about every 6 courses or every 2 foot which ties inside and outside double masonry walls together we recently did a home with 2x8 framed walls and a brick Flemish bond veneer the 2x8 walls were use to replicate wall thickness today a lot of homes are Masonry veneer to give the appearance of a solid masonry homes. Many homes back in the 40s ,50s,60, used brick veneer with 4" block inside walls tied together with header course about every two foot solid masonry homes usually follows the age of the home and pre world war 2. to replicate a Flemish bond veneer today is very labor intensive and expensive especially with custom brick shapes such as window sill brick , step brick, jack arches, and water table detail brick.Most homes today have what we call lick em and stick em fake stone veneers
Thanks Casey! Great video. You filled in some missing pieces in my bricklaying knowledge. Burning question. What is the value of Dr. Bullock’s $100k 1920 investment today?
Already knew that but you are the first real estate person I've ever heard explain this. Also you are one of two real estate professionals who has impressed me repeatedly. All too many love to open kitchen cabinets, smile and say "Here's the kitchen cabinets" Followed up with a similar demonstration of the closet doors. Unfortunately I don't have the money to live in Wilmington so I'll just have to stay in J-ville and watch your videos. Good job. 73, Mike
My house is one course of full bricks then about 1 inch of space then standard construction stud walls. It was built in the 50s. In guessing the single course is not structural just to pretty it up?
That was cool to know. I grew up in a brick house in Queens, NY. It was built in 1939 and had plaster walls. It was solid, and when it was sold 10 years ago, it was knocked completely down and a veneer monstrosity built in its place. Was so sad to see craftsmanship from the ‘30s torn down like it was nothing. Thanks for the education on brick vs veneer.
Had. No. IDEA!!!!!!!! Urge to drive around playing "is it real or is it not!"♡
I walked around downtown in the rain looking like a mental patient just staring at walls
I ran into a book on home construction that was published in the early 1920s and it emphasized that a brick veneer building was, at that time, no cheaper to build than a solid brick building. This was when most bricks were locally sourced and fairly cheap while wood came in planks, so the labor involved was not that different and the material costs depended on the area. The main reason people used brick veneer then was to keep the insides of the building dry, add more insulation or to make the building less vulnerable to earthquakes. These days, any frame construction involves more automation and prefabrication than it did then, and bricks are more likely to be shipped from other areas, so I'd expect brick veneer to be cheaper. But the other advantages still remain and building codes require a frame building to survive the same wind load as a masonry one. Of course, the more brick is used in place of wood, the less there is to burn, but there are many ways, from fire blocking to sprinklers, to make a wood-frame building more fire resistant. And, if the builder knows what he or she is doing, it will be very hard to tell if the house is solid brick or veneer. I had always assumed that the townhouse in which I lived as a small child was "made of brick", but if you look the address up on Redfin, you can see the rim joists that are visible in the basement. Some people assume that the complex in which I now live is brick veneer over wood (the condo docs are even written on that assumption), but if I look in my basement, I can see the bricks stacked up between the ends of the floor joists. The lintels over my windows are hidden angle iron, so it looks as if the bricks above them are floating in mid air. As long as the building performs well, it doesn't matter that much how it was constructed.
Actually pretty interesting. Thanks for the info Casey.
Thx case I’ll sleep so much better tonight 😳. Jk it was informative.
Did not know that! Just realized my childhood home was brick veneer. All this time I though veneer was those thin tile like things.
And if you have fancy corners those are called. " coin" corners. Most houses are almost brick veneer because of the cost .
My daughter and son in law are getting their start on buying their first home. Thanks for the primer!
Once you see the difference you will be staring at brick walls for fun lol
You are truly amazing Casey!!!
I just came back from a trip to Italy. It's amazing that in Rome, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, and many other old cities, the palaces and churches are made of brick, and they were built hundreds of years ago. Italy is affected by earthquakes, by the way. No rebar...
Being retired commercial insurance I actually knew this!
Thanks for the edumication Casey! I always appreciate learning something new & you're so good at it!
Very interesting. I am now amazed how many homes as round me are truly brick. You got it right!
I have a double wythe common bond. (Every 5th or 6th course are headers).
Yes I did learn a thing....now I am “wyther”. I always though people were saying our home had “double wide” brick, now I know better.
Tooo witty
I learned something! Thank you!
Love this video! You always make things interesting and funny. Thank you for brightening my morning.
Bless the owner of this house for not being weirded out after finding me creeping in the garden
@@CaseyRoman 😅😂🤣😆☺❤
Wow I did learn something ! That’s cool how you can tell the difference between a real brick and a veneer brick! Thanks and I love your videos all the time ! Stay safe ❤️🙏🏻❤️
I have a friend that has a brick house but now I know it's brick veneer this will be fun thank you.
Let 'em down easy man! lol
Actually, the Marble is just a facade, it isnt supporting anything but itself.
There is a steel angle iorn above the window and door openings that actually support the brickwork above.
As for the brick tie you refer to on solid brick walls, or walls with a brick face and a concrete block backing, that is known as a header coarse.
Beware now, because it would be possible to duplicate that look even on a brick veneer home.
As for the section of your video showing the thin brick being applied over a base of some type, that isnt truly considered as being brick veneer.
But you have my permission to call it anything you like.
I always enjoy learning,thank you.
You are an excellent teacher. Enjoying this type of content. Thanks!
Mount Vernon looks to have large stone exterior but it is a veneer. But the kicker is the “stone” that you see is wooden boards with white paint and sand. This is called Rustication.
You are a great teacher...thank you
Learned a lot. Thanks, teacher!
In the UK most houses are true brick, but we have cavity brick with insulation. Two rows with a brick gap, filled with insulation.
Informative shit, Casey! Ready for more shit thrown our way!
Great explanation. I learned a lot. Thanks.
Yep, always learn something new from you Casey. It show you have a passion for what you do and be the best at what you do. Take care and have fun learning new stuff every day.
I appreciate that!
Wow, I spend the summers in North Carolina every year and I’ve always been fascinated at how many brick homes there were as opposed to other states, or just my state of Pennsylvania. Now I’m going to be inspecting all of the brick homes when I’m there this summer to see if they’re actual brick or brick veneer. LOL
Once you know you'll be staring at ALL of them!
Wow , didn't know this. All kinds of homes I thought brick are just brick veneer
My 1958 condo has all-masonry exterior walls, but even they aren't "real brick". They are really cinder block with brick veneer and the only walls that are framed in wood are the upstairs bump-outs. It would be illegal to build it that way today in the Boston area, without adding a lot of rebar, due to the state's seismic codes.
Love these videos. Great information with humor and Ginga Ninja flare. Keep throwing in the Moos, those are great too. 😁
Brick is superior in every way.
Yep, I learned something. Very interesting. Thanks! I thought veneer was like 1/2" thick bricks plastered on wood walls.
Great Info! Glad I know now, Keep up the great vids!
Thanks for the info!! Great videos and informative at the same time!!
Glad it was helpful!
Most homes in the UK are brick. All the new builds going up are wood with brick slips (veneer) and they are charging in my area £300,000 minimum for them. I would not want a new build, real brick all the way.
I don't mind brick slips (called thin brick, or "lick & stick" in the USA) in theory, especially if the framing is reinforced and the space freed-up is used for more insulation. But builders have a way of making such structures look silly, from windows that are proud of the surface of the wall to "brick" sections that stick out in mid-air. Brick slips should either look like tiles or be convincingly disguised as 3 dimensional bricks, not a little of each.
Super cool! Keep going with these videos. Really interesting!
I did indeed learn something. Nicely informative...
Thanks, Casey, very interesting! I definitely learned some shit lol!!
Learned something. Fascinating. I love this stuff.
Very good explanation. Thanks!
I learned something
Thank you sis!❤❤
You’re good, thanks!
Very interesting. Keep educating us please.
Really very interesting. Keep my education going. You are an amazing teacher. You are so much fun to watch and listen to.
Thank you! 😃
Very interesting! I learned something new😊
You need to get an insurance license too and really be the slayer of Wilmington...
From this jersey girl , you teach us so much , thank you
How interesting! You are teaching us so much!
Thanks for watching!
Very nice...thanks.
Wow I learn something everytime I watch you! 👍
Learned a lot ! You're amazing ! Idk which one I'd rather have in today's world.
Who Ever said: No such thing as Free Education?
Very educational. This will be my learn one thing a day point. 😝 great video as usual. Keep up the sarcastic work.
Very interesting! Learned something new.
Look at your channel growing again. Whoop whoop!
Love this type of video.
That was VERY interesting. Can we have more, please?
Very good Casey.😎👍👍
Good to know. My townhouse is brick veneer then .. thank u
You are the real brick house sweet Casey!!! 🌹🌹
Brilliant. Really proud of Casey. She's found her calling.
Loved that . I never knew this. I am wondering though, how does solid brick compare to wood frame with earthquake? I’m assuming hurricane or tornado is safer with solid brick.
Wood framing is definitely safer in earthquakes. Framed structures are now required to survive the same wind loads as brick ones (hence the "hurricane straps" and joist hangers now required), but solid brick still usually has the edge against flying debris.
We did know that, but wanted to watch you anyhow. :D
Oh! I thought Vernes meant it wasn’t a whole brick attached. Now I must outside and check mine. I guess if it’s a smaller home it’s likely veneer.
Hi Casey, now be nice to me. Another benefit to a stick framed home with a brick veneer ( like the second detail in your video) is that it might not fall down in an earthquake. I know, I know you don't get many earthquakes in North Carolina. I'm not an expert but I'm pretty sure that " true brick" also known as unreinforced masonry construction has not been allowed in building codes for a long time. 1933 for California. No I don't live in California. Love you Casey!
The 1970s drama "Room 222", about the tribulations surrounding a homeroom teacher, was set in a famous LA high school which was destroyed in the February, 1971 earthquake, during the first season the show aired. They continued modeling the set for the show on that building for another 2 or 3 years, and kept using the footage of the building from before it was destroyed. It was built in 1933 and was said to be the last un-reinforced masonry building built in LA before such construction was banned.
I loved the ending. 😂😂😂
lol
Keep it up! I love it.
LINDA!!!
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Very interesting, thinks sweetie!
Casey, a Flemish bond is not always true. Homes today and many back as far as the 40s the Flemish bond is used to replicate a solid
brick home. A more positive way is to see a header course about every 6 courses or every 2 foot which ties inside and outside double masonry walls together we recently did a home with 2x8 framed walls and a brick Flemish bond veneer the 2x8 walls were use to replicate wall thickness today a lot of homes are Masonry veneer to give the appearance of a solid masonry homes. Many homes back in the 40s ,50s,60, used brick veneer with 4" block inside walls tied together with header course about every two foot solid masonry homes usually follows the age of the home and pre world war 2. to replicate a Flemish bond veneer today is very labor intensive and expensive especially with custom brick shapes such as window sill brick , step brick, jack arches, and water table detail brick.Most homes today have what we call lick em and stick em fake stone veneers
Good info but I'm just trying to give folks the general gist. Otherwise we'd need several days to cover all of masonry lol
@@CaseyRoman just providing a little more information you should look up brick shapes use in building you would find it fascinating
You're the bomb!!!
Learn something new everyday
1920 brick house still standing how
That's nothing, brick houses are made to last, they can stand for centuries. Remember the three little pigs tale?
Thanks Casey! Great video. You filled in some missing pieces in my bricklaying knowledge. Burning question. What is the value of Dr. Bullock’s $100k 1920 investment today?
Pittsburgh Dad lives in a true brick home. 😝 That's what I thought this video was from the video's font
I love your content. Lol
Already knew that but you are the first real estate person I've ever heard explain this. Also you are one of two real estate professionals who has impressed me repeatedly. All too many love to open kitchen cabinets, smile and say "Here's the kitchen cabinets" Followed up with a similar demonstration of the closet doors.
Unfortunately I don't have the money to live in Wilmington so I'll just have to stay in J-ville and watch your videos. Good job. 73, Mike
I totally just learned some shit!
My house is one course of full bricks then about 1 inch of space then standard construction stud walls. It was built in the 50s. In guessing the single course is not structural just to pretty it up?
LOL
Very informative video. But that wasn't a Flemish Bond..Sorry
Casey if I keep watching your videos people are gonna start thinking I’m smart or something.......😬🤔
30 years Construction... I never knew these details. I've had two solid brick homes and three wood... Brick is always worth it.
Wood homes are a joke.
you know your shit (not you're)