{"id":4845,"date":"2026-08-04T00:02:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T04:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ottawamasonrycontractors.com\/?page_id=4845"},"modified":"2026-08-12T06:23:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T10:23:27","slug":"brique-eclatee-causes-reparation-ottawa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ottawamasonrycontractors.com\/fr\/spalling-brick-causes-repair-ottawa\/","title":{"rendered":"Spalling Brick Causes &#038; Repair Ottawa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--\nOMC ELEMENTOR GUIDE FRAGMENT\nLanguage: en-CA\nCanonical slug: \/spalling-brick-causes-repair-ottawa\/\nSEO title: Spalling Brick in Ottawa: Causes, Risks & Repair\nMeta description: See what spalling brick looks like, why moisture and freeze-thaw damage brick faces in Ottawa, and how diagnosis guides durable repair.\nPrimary image reference: ..\/faq-assets\/brick-spalling-freeze-thaw-diagram.png\n--><\/p>\n<style>\n.omc-guide { --omc-gold:#c8a45b; --omc-gold-light:#ecd49a; --omc-ink:#090909; --omc-panel:#121212; 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Un petit \u00e9clat peut rester isol\u00e9, mais un dommage croissant indique souvent humidit\u00e9, gel, sels ou r\u00e9paration incompatible.<\/p>\n<p>Remplacer la brique visible fait souvent partie du travail. Une r\u00e9paration durable cherche aussi pourquoi cette zone est devenue humide ou contrainte. Sans diagnostic, les nouvelles unit\u00e9s peuvent finir par subir le m\u00eame probl\u00e8me.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"omc-guide__media\">\n<div class=\"omc-guide__spall-steps\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Sch\u00e9ma en quatre \u00e9tapes montrant l\u2019entr\u00e9e d\u2019eau, la saturation, le gel et l\u2019\u00e9clatement de la face d\u2019une brique.\">\n<div class=\"omc-guide__spall-step omc-guide__spall-step--water\"><span class=\"omc-guide__spall-step-number\">\u00c9tape 1<\/span><span class=\"omc-guide__spall-brick\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><strong>L\u2019eau p\u00e9n\u00e8tre<\/strong><small>Des joints ouverts, un solin d\u00e9faillant ou les \u00e9claboussures gardent l\u2019unit\u00e9 humide.<\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"omc-guide__spall-step\"><span class=\"omc-guide__spall-step-number\">\u00c9tape 2<\/span><span class=\"omc-guide__spall-brick\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><strong>La brique se sature<\/strong><small>L\u2019humidit\u00e9 entre dans les pores derri\u00e8re la face cuite.<\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"omc-guide__spall-step omc-guide__spall-step--freeze\"><span class=\"omc-guide__spall-step-number\">\u00c9tape 3<\/span><span class=\"omc-guide__spall-brick\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><strong>L\u2019eau g\u00e8le<\/strong><small>Les gels r\u00e9p\u00e9t\u00e9s cr\u00e9ent une pression interne dans l\u2019unit\u00e9 humide.<\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"omc-guide__spall-step omc-guide__spall-step--spall\"><span class=\"omc-guide__spall-step-number\">\u00c9tape 4<\/span><span class=\"omc-guide__spall-brick\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><strong>La face se d\u00e9tache<\/strong><small>L\u2019int\u00e9rieur expos\u00e9 peut absorber l\u2019eau plus vite si la cause demeure.<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>S\u00e9quence gel-d\u00e9gel simplifi\u00e9e : l\u2019eau p\u00e9n\u00e8tre, la saturation augmente, le gel cr\u00e9e une pression interne, puis la face affaiblie se d\u00e9tache. Un vrai mur peut avoir plusieurs sources d\u2019humidit\u00e9.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"the-problem-the-protective-brick-face-is-breaking-away\">Le probl\u00e8me : la face protectrice de la brique se d\u00e9tache<\/h2>\n<p>La brique d\u2019argile cuite est poreuse. Lorsqu\u2019elle reste tr\u00e8s satur\u00e9e pendant le gel, la formation r\u00e9p\u00e9t\u00e9e de glace peut endommager sa structure jusqu\u2019au d\u00e9tachement de la face. L\u2019int\u00e9rieur expos\u00e9 peut ensuite absorber l\u2019eau plus vite.<\/p>\n<p>\u00ab \u00c9clatement \u00bb d\u00e9crit un sympt\u00f4me, pas une cause unique. Impact, cristallisation de sels, mat\u00e9riau mal adapt\u00e9, humidit\u00e9 emprisonn\u00e9e ou corrosion peuvent aussi d\u00e9tacher la ma\u00e7onnerie. Il faut \u00e9tudier sa forme et son emplacement.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"common-causes-around-ottawa-homes\">Causes fr\u00e9quentes autour des maisons d\u2019Ottawa<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Eau suivie de gel-d\u00e9gel.<\/strong> Joints ouverts, couronnements fissur\u00e9s, goutti\u00e8res qui fuient, jonctions toit-mur d\u00e9faillantes, scellants us\u00e9s, mauvais solins ou chantepleures bloqu\u00e9es peuvent garder le mur humide avant le gel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00c9claboussures, neige et niveau du sol.<\/strong> Les rangs pr\u00e8s de la terre, du pavage et des marches re\u00e7oivent pluie et neige fondante. Les sels de d\u00e9gla\u00e7age peuvent entrer dans les pores et y cristalliser.<\/li>\n<li><strong>D\u00e9tails qui retiennent l\u2019eau.<\/strong> Appuis et couronnements plats ou inclin\u00e9s vers le mur, absence de larmier, solin interrompu ou cavit\u00e9 obstru\u00e9e concentrent l\u2019humidit\u00e9.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Peinture dense ou scellant inad\u00e9quat.<\/strong> Certains finis ralentissent le s\u00e9chage. Le CNRC a document\u00e9 des dommages lorsque des rev\u00eatements imperm\u00e9ables retenaient l\u2019humidit\u00e9; la source d\u2019eau demeure toutefois d\u00e9terminante.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mortier incompatible.<\/strong> Un mortier tr\u00e8s dur ou peu perm\u00e9able \u00e0 c\u00f4t\u00e9 d\u2019une brique tendre peut limiter le s\u00e9chage ou transf\u00e9rer les contraintes vers l\u2019unit\u00e9.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Acier qui rouille.<\/strong> Un linteau ou une corni\u00e8re corrod\u00e9e prend de l\u2019expansion et peut soulever, fissurer ou d\u00e9tacher la ma\u00e7onnerie.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unit\u00e9s inad\u00e9quates.<\/strong> Une brique de remplacement ou r\u00e9cup\u00e9r\u00e9e dont la durabilit\u00e9 est inconnue peut mal r\u00e9sister \u00e0 une forte humidification suivie de gel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"warning-signs-and-patterns\">Signes et formes \u00e0 surveiller<\/h2>\n<p>Le dommage peut commencer par une \u00e9caille, un coin absent ou une pellicule s\u00e9par\u00e9e. Cherchez une logique :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>concentration sous un appui, une goutti\u00e8re, un toit ou un couronnement;<\/li>\n<li>r\u00e9p\u00e9tition dans les rangs inf\u00e9rieurs pr\u00e8s du pavage ou de la neige;<\/li>\n<li>ligne de dommage au-dessus d\u2019une ouverture o\u00f9 le linteau pourrait rouiller;<\/li>\n<li>probl\u00e8me limit\u00e9 aux briques d\u2019une ancienne r\u00e9paration;<\/li>\n<li>joints creux, fissures, taches humides ou chantepleures bloqu\u00e9es \u00e0 proximit\u00e9;<\/li>\n<li>progression apparue apr\u00e8s une peinture ou un rev\u00eatement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>L\u2019efflorescence blanche n\u2019est pas l\u2019\u00e9clatement : c\u2019est un d\u00e9p\u00f4t laiss\u00e9 par l\u2019\u00e9vaporation d\u2019eau sal\u00e9e. Elle peut \u00eatre esth\u00e9tique, mais confirme un mouvement d\u2019humidit\u00e9. La cristallisation sous la surface peut cr\u00e9er une pression et contribuer \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9caillage.<\/p>\n<p>Demandez rapidement une \u00e9valuation si des briques sont l\u00e2ches en hauteur, si le mur bombe, si les fissures s\u2019ouvrent, si des unit\u00e9s se soul\u00e8vent au-dessus d\u2019une fen\u00eatre, si une chemin\u00e9e penche ou si l\u2019eau atteint l\u2019int\u00e9rieur. \u00c9loignez les personnes d\u2019une zone o\u00f9 des fragments pourraient tomber.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"repair-options\">Options de r\u00e9paration<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"replace-isolated-damaged-bricks\">Remplacer les briques endommag\u00e9es isol\u00e9es<\/h3>\n<p>Lorsque le mur est stable, on peut souvent remplacer quelques unit\u00e9s. La nouvelle brique devrait \u00eatre compatible par ses dimensions, son absorption, sa durabilit\u00e9 et son apparence; le mortier doit convenir \u00e0 l\u2019assemblage. Une correspondance exacte n\u2019existe pas toujours sur un vieux mur.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"repoint-and-correct-water-paths\">Rejointoyer et corriger les voies d\u2019eau<\/h3>\n<p>Les joints ouverts doivent \u00eatre rejointoy\u00e9s avec un mortier compatible s\u2019ils contribuent \u00e0 l\u2019humidit\u00e9. Les travaux connexes peuvent viser solins, chantepleures, scellants, couronnements, appuis, goutti\u00e8res, pente du sol ou neige. Le rejointoiement seul ne corrige pas l\u2019eau venant d\u2019ailleurs.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"repair-lintels-or-rebuild-a-wall-area\">R\u00e9parer un linteau ou reconstruire une zone<\/h3>\n<p>Un acier corrod\u00e9, des briques d\u00e9sagr\u00e9g\u00e9es, un parement d\u00e9plac\u00e9 ou un appui d\u00e9faillant peuvent exiger \u00e9taiement, remplacement de linteau ou reconstruction. Une conception structurale ou une expertise d\u2019enveloppe peut \u00eatre requise.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"use-coatings-only-after-diagnosis\">Utiliser un rev\u00eatement seulement apr\u00e8s le diagnostic<\/h3>\n<p>Un scellant n\u2019est pas une solution universelle. Il faut d\u2019abord r\u00e9parer unit\u00e9s, joints, solins et drainage. Le produit doit \u00eatre compatible et perm\u00e9able \u00e0 la vapeur; r\u00e9duire le s\u00e9chage peut augmenter les risques.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"important-limits\">Limites importantes<\/h2>\n<p>Une r\u00e9paration de surface sp\u00e9cialis\u00e9e peut convenir \u00e0 certains travaux de conservation, mais un mortier ordinaire ne remplace pas la face l\u00e2che d\u2019une brique dont le corps est faible. Lavage \u00e0 pression, meulage agressif et mauvais usage d\u2019acide peuvent retirer de la mati\u00e8re saine ou augmenter l\u2019absorption. Peindre sur une d\u00e9gradation active cache le signe sans supprimer la cause.<\/p>\n<p>Une photo ne r\u00e9v\u00e8le pas tout. Une cavit\u00e9 bloqu\u00e9e, un solin absent ou des attaches corrod\u00e9es peuvent seulement appara\u00eetre \u00e0 l\u2019ouverture. Une proposition devrait distinguer les travaux confirm\u00e9s des allocations pour l\u2019inconnu.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"a-durable-repair-process\">Un processus de r\u00e9paration durable<\/h2>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li><strong>Cartographier.<\/strong> Noter unit\u00e9s endommag\u00e9es, fissures, taches, exposition, sol, ouvertures et drainage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chercher l\u2019humidit\u00e9 et le mouvement.<\/strong> V\u00e9rifier toiture, appuis, goutti\u00e8res, scellants, joints, solins, chantepleures, acier et d\u00e9placement du mur.<\/li>\n<li><strong>D\u00e9finir la port\u00e9e.<\/strong> Choisir entre remplacement isol\u00e9, correction de l\u2019eau, r\u00e9paration de linteau ou reconstruction; pr\u00e9voir l\u2019ing\u00e9nierie au besoin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choisir des mat\u00e9riaux compatibles.<\/strong> Harmoniser dimensions et apparence tout en confirmant la durabilit\u00e9 ext\u00e9rieure. Choisir le mortier pour les unit\u00e9s et l\u2019exposition, non le m\u00e9lange le plus dur.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Retirer et reconstruire soigneusement.<\/strong> Prot\u00e9ger les briques saines, maintenir l\u2019appui du mur, nettoyer l\u2019ouverture et poser les nouvelles unit\u00e9s avec des joints pleins.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prot\u00e9ger la cure.<\/strong> Mettre le mortier frais \u00e0 l\u2019abri du gel, de la pluie forte, du vent, du soleil et du s\u00e9chage rapide.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surveiller.<\/strong> R\u00e9inspecter apr\u00e8s le mauvais temps et entretenir goutti\u00e8res, scellants, solins, chantepleures et niveau du sol.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"short-faq\">FAQ courte<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"can-a-spalled-brick-be-repaired-without-replacement\">Peut-on r\u00e9parer une brique \u00e9clat\u00e9e sans la remplacer?<\/h3>\n<p>Une r\u00e9paration de conservation peut parfois convenir \u00e0 un dommage superficiel et stable. Une unit\u00e9 dont la face est l\u00e2che, la perte profonde ou le corps faible est habituellement remplac\u00e9e. La source d\u2019eau doit aussi \u00eatre corrig\u00e9e.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"will-repointing-stop-brick-spalling\">Le rejointoiement arr\u00eatera-t-il l\u2019\u00e9clatement?<\/h3>\n<p>Il aide lorsque les joints sont la voie d\u2019eau, mais ne r\u00e9pare ni brique inad\u00e9quate, ni solin d\u00e9faillant, ni linteau corrod\u00e9, ni eau emprisonn\u00e9e ailleurs. Le diagnostic d\u00e9termine l\u2019ensemble des travaux.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"should-spalled-brick-be-sealed\">Devrait-on appliquer un scellant?<\/h3>\n<p>Pas automatiquement. R\u00e9parez d\u2019abord la ma\u00e7onnerie et la gestion de l\u2019eau. Tout hydrofuge doit \u00eatre compatible, suffisamment perm\u00e9able \u00e0 la vapeur et adapt\u00e9 \u00e0 l\u2019exposition; une zone d\u2019essai peut \u00eatre indiqu\u00e9e.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"why-is-the-damage-worse-near-the-bottom-of-the-wall\">Pourquoi les dommages sont-ils pires au bas du mur?<\/h3>\n<p>Les rangs inf\u00e9rieurs re\u00e7oivent \u00e9claboussures, neige accumul\u00e9e, s\u00e9chage plus lent et parfois sels de d\u00e9gla\u00e7age. Un faible d\u00e9gagement ou un terrain inclin\u00e9 vers le mur augmente l\u2019exposition.<\/p>\n<section class=\"omc-guide__cta\">\n<h2 id=\"ask-for-a-brick-deterioration-assessment\">Demandez une \u00e9valuation de la brique<\/h2>\n<p>Envoyez des gros plans des faces endommag\u00e9es et des vues du haut du mur, des ouvertures, des goutti\u00e8res et du sol. Indiquez quand le dommage est apparu, s\u2019il progresse et l\u2019historique des fuites, rev\u00eatements ou r\u00e9parations.<\/p>\n<div class=\"omc-guide__cta-actions\">\n<a class=\"omc-guide__button\" href=\"tel:+13435751546\">Appelez-nous au 343-575-1546<\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"omc-guide__button omc-guide__button--secondary\" href=\"\/fr\/contact\/\">Demander une soumission gratuite<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<aside class=\"omc-guide__notice\" aria-label=\"Important information\">\n<p>Ce guide est informatif et ne remplace pas une \u00e9valuation de s\u00e9curit\u00e9, de structure ou d\u2019enveloppe sur place.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<section class=\"omc-guide__sources\">\n<h2 id=\"technical-references-reviewed\">R\u00e9f\u00e9rences techniques consult\u00e9es<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nrc-publications.canada.ca\/eng\/view\/accepted\/?id=8ab5a18c-d856-4839-a497-4685332f6d31\">Conseil national de recherches Canada \u2014 Monitoring Non-Structural Performance of Exterior Masonry Walls (anglais)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nrc-publications.canada.ca\/eng\/view\/accepted\/?id=9ac93b78-178c-4345-8b4e-a2f0c1df74fd\">Conseil national de recherches Canada \u2014 \u00e9tude de cas d\u2019une ma\u00e7onnerie de brique porteuse \u00e0 Ottawa (anglais)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gobrick.com\/media\/file\/7a-water-penetration-resistance-materials.pdf\">Brick Industry Association \u2014 Water Penetration Resistance: Materials (anglais)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gobrick.com\/media\/file\/46-maintenance-of-brick-masonry.pdf\">Brick Industry Association \u2014 Maintenance of Brick Masonry (anglais)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gobrick.com\/media\/file\/23a-tn23a.pdf\">Brick Industry Association \u2014 Efflorescence: Causes and Prevention (anglais)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spalling Brick in Ottawa: Causes, Warning Signs and Repair Spalling brick has a face or outer layer that flakes, chips or breaks away. One small pop may be isolated, but expanding damage usually signals moisture, freezing, salts, an incompatible repair or another local defect. Replacing the visibly damaged brick is often part of the repair. 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