Bricklaying & Repointing

Inner cavity wall with lumps of cement hanging off bricks

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 2.46 PM

I am having an extension done and I regularly get building regulation staff to come and evaluate my property at each stage of work to see if it meets standards. If the work does not meet the standards or if they can fault any piece of the work, then I am more than happy to take their comments on board and do not feel aggravated as I feel that it will only benefit my family home in the long term. BUT today something has really confused me and led me to be quite angry and to seek professional help. Previously the inspectors have never faulted the work but today an inspector picked some minor things which I understand, but also said the side of the brick which can be seen in the cavity wall has lumps of cement rather than a clean pointing finish that it has on the outside and that this needs to be cleaned. I don't know if this is required and essential and I don't mind if it is, but I can't believe that this was never pointed out before as know all walls on the sides of the extension have reached roof levels, so cleaning through the cavity wall is easy in the places near where the window and doors are going, but in other places it is not possible! Please help and share your views as I have no extended knowledge on this.