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I have a question about real world methods for brick veneers on new construction homes. In this month’s FHB brick veneer flashing article,the author says to use a two inch air space between the brick and the exterior sheathing,he says some people only use an inch space. I know that an Andersen window is an inch and a quarter from the nailing flange to the face of the jamb,so,how do you leave an air space without ending up out past the face of the window?I’m thinking you must have to fur the windows out but when I drive around a few upscale developments, that I know are going to get brick, the windows are nailed flat to the sheathing.How do you guys really do it? I’m in the planning stage for a new house and trying to address details far in advance. Do you also metal flash windows?How many are really soldering flashing on lap joints?Don’t those weep tubes end up being nice little insect tunnels? And here’s a dumb bricklaying question,over circle top windows on first floor do you bury a lintel in the straight course above the arch or do you do it the Roman way with all that brick above just bearing on the arch? Thanks in advance for your input.
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I have a question about real world methods for brick veneers on new construction homes. In this month's FHB brick veneer flashing article,the author says to use a two inch air space between the brick and the exterior sheathing,he says some people only use an inch space. I know that an Andersen window is an inch and a quarter from the nailing flange to the face of the jamb,so,how do you leave an air space without ending up out past the face of the window?I'm thinking you must have to fur the windows out but when I drive around a few upscale developments, that I know are going to get brick, the windows are nailed flat to the sheathing.How do you guys really do it? I'm in the planning stage for a new house and trying to address details far in advance. Do you also metal flash windows?How many are really soldering flashing on lap joints?Don't those weep tubes end up being nice little insect tunnels? And here's a dumb bricklaying question,over circle top windows on first floor do you bury a lintel in the straight course above the arch or do you do it the Roman way with all that brick above just bearing on the arch? Thanks in advance for your input.