On Tue, 2 Dec 2003 21:36:28 -0000, "dg"
wrote:

Based on BRE research and Government 'Decent Home' guidance, 60 years is
the projected life of a brick exterior wall. However, this does not mean it
will fall down after 60 years.

Check out some of the brick buildings from around 1850, and see how long
mortar can last without pointing.

I don't know what professional involvement you have in building maintenance,
but my original post was correct.

I agree small gaps are normally covered to prevent vermin and rubbish
ingress, but maintenance wise there is no issue with a wall in close
proximity

sniff

Smells like IMM.
--

Dave