Open Mortar Joints

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New Construction Defect: Open Masonry Joints
The photo above shows an open masonry joint (with daylight visible through the mortar between the concrete blocks) on a brand new home under construction. Open masonry joints like this occur when the concrete blocks are spaced too far apart during construction. Unfortunately, the concrete mortar that fills the space between the blocks is not intended to fill wide gaps such as this and will naturally crack and flake away.

Open mortar joints such as the one shown in the photo will allow moisture (and insect) penetration into the home which is a common source of water damage (and possible termite entry and damage) in the home as the home ages.

Unfortunately, this is one of many defects that were uncovered by a New Construction Inspection. Construction defects such as this are a common occurrence that often go uncorrected.

These photos were taken by a Guardian home inspector during an inspection of a new home that was recently completed.

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The digital photo above was taken by a Guardian® home inspector during a pre-purchase home inspection.

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