Brick is a durable and appealing installation used throughout the world. When installed and maintained properly it has an unlimited life span. Most modern installations use a veneer type of installation rather than solid brick. Veneer installations are a single row thick and tied to the home with metal ties. Solid brick installations found mostly on older homes are two rows thick held together with a bond course visible to the inspector. Your inspector will look carefully for proper installation, maintenance, and type of installation. Masonry siding installations such as brick or stone must have weep holes to allow moisture to escape. A common mistake of an unskilled craftsman or homeowner is to cover them or leave them out of the installation. This can cause extensive hidden damage to the protected building components.