Replacing Termite Damaged Stud Wall Behind Brick Veneer
Replacing Termite Damaged Stud Wall Behind Brick Veneer
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Got a massively termite damaged wall behind brick veneer. This is in a walk-out basement. The owner and contractor do not want to remove the brick. As such, my thoughts were as follows...
1) Remove the damaged stud wall and construct a new wall with pressure treated studs and 3/4" treated plywood sheathing.
Cover the plywood in ice and water shield and then add 1" thick vertical furring strips on top of that to act as spacers between the wall and the brick (there is currently no airspace)
The wall would be constructed on the ground and then stood up in place from the inside.
2) Fasten the brick to the wall from the inside by running Tapcons thru the plywood and furring strips and into the back of the brick.
Yea, I know this is not ideal from a water management perspective but seems to be a decent alternative to actually doing a full demo. I looked at Simpson Heli-Ties and I don't really see them working any better than this system and being a much bigger pain in the ass to install.
Thoughts?
Thanks!
1) Remove the damaged stud wall and construct a new wall with pressure treated studs and 3/4" treated plywood sheathing.
Cover the plywood in ice and water shield and then add 1" thick vertical furring strips on top of that to act as spacers between the wall and the brick (there is currently no airspace)
The wall would be constructed on the ground and then stood up in place from the inside.
2) Fasten the brick to the wall from the inside by running Tapcons thru the plywood and furring strips and into the back of the brick.
Yea, I know this is not ideal from a water management perspective but seems to be a decent alternative to actually doing a full demo. I looked at Simpson Heli-Ties and I don't really see them working any better than this system and being a much bigger pain in the ass to install.
Thoughts?
Thanks!






RE: Replacing Termite Damaged Stud Wall Behind Brick Veneer
RE: Replacing Termite Damaged Stud Wall Behind Brick Veneer
The problem with that is that the existing studs are no longer capable of holding the existing brick tie nails (if any actually exist). They could kerf some flashing into the back of the brick at the base, drill some weep holes, bend it up some and let it press against the ice and water shield. The furring strips would have to be cut short at the bottom to allow this to work.
RE: Replacing Termite Damaged Stud Wall Behind Brick Veneer
RE: Replacing Termite Damaged Stud Wall Behind Brick Veneer
My drawings would def. stipulate there is no warranty and that R&R of the brick is the best solution. My guess is that the lack of airspace and the fact that this is on the gable end caused the rain driven rain to wet the lumber - attracting the termites. My solution would certainly be better than what was there.
RE: Replacing Termite Damaged Stud Wall Behind Brick Veneer
RE: Replacing Termite Damaged Stud Wall Behind Brick Veneer
They aren't getting a permit for this so they are just wanting some advice knowing that it is not ideal.
Thanks for the help.