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My understanding is that the original brick below the roof line was removed to create the interior space for the sunroom (off the kitchen). The inspection states that the house is a wood framed structure in which the exterior walls are "clad with brick siding without weep holes". My guess is that means the brick is veneer.

Well, from one Lafayette resident to another (albeit in different states), I appreciate your input. Let's see what other folks have to say. I will say that my level of concern is diminishing. At 95 years old and only one crack, I think it's too soon to signal the alarm. I'd just pressure grout the cracks to help keep rainwater out. Don't paint the interior surfaces of that brick wall, otherwise moisture might become trapped inside it. If it's already painted on all sides, watch for signs of failing paint or mold growth. That's what trapped moisture will do. Stay tuned. There's a lot more folks here who'll offer their opinions if you hang around. Me, I just sweep the floors here. Marc

Hi Marc, That is correct. I actually just got off the phone with the home inspector, who specifically looked for interior drywall cracking and "reciprocal cracking" and found no evidence of either.

Hi there, I'm writing because we are looking to buy a 1920's construction home in Atlanta. Our home inspector found the following step-crack in the brick siding. The crack is located above a sun-room addition that was put in around 2006-7. Click to Enlarge 27.37 KB Most of the research I've done suggests that step-cracks result from differential movement related to settlement. However, the home inspector seems to think this may be more related "inadequate support where the brick meets the roof framing." Could this be brick moving down due to inadequate support? Could it be movement/settlement of the entire sunroom addition? How could I tell the difference? The seller initially balked at doing anything more than repointing the masonry, but is now sending out a structural engineer. We are not on the ground in GA yet (moving from CA), so I just want to know what to look for in a report from the structural to see if this is a huge huge problem, huge problem, minor problem, or no biggie. Thanks! V