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Slo
Mon Aug 3rd, 2009, 04:07 PM
So each side of the garage has about a 4.5-5' tall brick wall, not very wide, maybe at most 3' wide.... I noticed one side is fine, but then I leaned on the other side and realized the entire wall was seperating from the house. I can wiggle to and from the house.

Any ideas on how to fix this? Is this something I can just fill with and seal it, or will I need to remove the wall and start over? Is there a way to seperate the mortar/cement, or whatever its called from each brick so it can be re-used?

Thanks for any help/feedback...

konichd
Mon Aug 3rd, 2009, 04:26 PM
Sounds like the brick ties are shot or not put in :dunno:

Slo
Mon Aug 3rd, 2009, 04:38 PM
Yeah I'll check on that when I get home, I didn't know anything about brick ties, just googled it now.

Zach929rr
Mon Aug 3rd, 2009, 04:40 PM
http://www.oldhouseweb.com/how-to-advice/above-ground-masonry-walls.shtml#leaning

Here's some other FYI info. Hope it helps/educates.

Connman
Mon Aug 3rd, 2009, 09:24 PM
http://www.akzonobel.com/paints/system/images/liquid_nails_packshot_final_tcm61-4567.jpgI mostly use it when framing - wood to concrete, but it works for concrete to concrete as well.

Slo
Mon Aug 3rd, 2009, 11:10 PM
Great, thanks for the info.... If anyone has anything else to add, would be appreciated.