1.   Bricks should be sealed with a masonry stabiliser, while wood should be waxed, varnished or painted.

2.   Besides, sealing the bricks with an ordinary masonry sealer can trap water inside the bricks, making matters worse.

3.   Can I seal the bricks?

4.   If the house is not leaking nor the mortar deteriorating, there is no need to seal the bricks.

5.   Or, you could seal the brick with a clear sealer.

6.   Q. Workmen sealing the brick on my condo to fix leaks got a lot of sprayed sealant on my Thermopane windows.