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Written by Phil Lam on 2024-12-01 at 01:07

Okay, I recently learned how bricks work, and WHAT THE HELL MAN.

So, the brick acts like a sponge, soaking up water when it rains. The reason the water doesn't just end up inside is that the brick...just kinds of holds onto it.

In other words, old brick buildings are like giant sponges, and you basically hope they sponge longer than it rains, or else you get wet. If you live somewhere rainy, you just add (you guessed it) MORE BRICK.

🤯 🤯 🤯 #buildingscience #physics #water #house #history

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Written by Jeff C on 2024-12-01 at 04:10

@PKL please remember to leave little vent holes in the bottom course of mortar so the moisture can weep. 👩‍🔧

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