Care, observation and records · Pith
Keeping a masonry observation log
A useful log is short, dated and consistent. Its purpose is to help communicate visible changes, not to turn the homeowner into a structural assessor.
Use the same reference points
Name each observed area and keep photographs from repeatable safe positions. Record the date, weather context and what changed. If the condition worsens or loose material appears, seek assessment rather than simply adding another entry.
Define the next step
Share the log with the professional reviewing the wall. Let that assessment determine whether further monitoring is appropriate.
Take it to your project conversation
Your repair checklist
Use these points to prepare your brief. Tick them as you go; the checklist is for this page visit.