Dear James: I am using recycled brick over a wood-framed wall for my new house. Should my builder take any special precautions to ensure the old bricks do not crack over time? —Rosie H.
Dear Rosie: There are not many solid brick houses built today, so if some bricks do crack, the house will not collapse. The house construction your builder is using is called brick veneer. The wood framing actually supports the entire structure. The brick is basically just siding to protect the framed walls and provide a nice appearance.
