Brick veneer is best described as

Brick veneer is best described as

• A. is structural
• B. has a minimum 2 inch air gap
• C. supports its own weight
• D. attaches directly to the structure

Answer: (C)

Brick veneer acts as non-load-bearing exterior finish that is attached to a structural backing. The actual weight and structural loads are carried by the backing wall, not by the brick veneer itself. The veneer is tied to that backing with masonry ties and sits against a small air space that allows drainage and moisture management. Because the load goes to the structural wall, brick veneer does not support its own weight. Statements claiming it is structural or that it attaches directly to the structure without an air gap don’t reflect how veneer is installed, and insisting on a fixed large air gap isn’t a universal requirement.

Brick veneer acts as non-load-bearing exterior finish that is attached to a structural backing. The actual weight and structural loads are carried by the backing wall, not by the brick veneer itself. The veneer is tied to that backing with masonry ties and sits against a small air space that allows drainage and moisture management. Because the load goes to the structural wall, brick veneer does not support its own weight. Statements claiming it is structural or that it attaches directly to the structure without an air gap don’t reflect how veneer is installed, and insisting on a fixed large air gap isn’t a universal requirement.