@Adam Finch this wouldn’t be safe or water resistant 😅 but good question, do the answer is no

@Nancy Melillo Absolutely. Clean prep and proper protection are usually the first signs that a crew actually cares about the final result, not just rushing to lay brick. Anyone can post a finished wall… but protecting the roof, keeping materials dry, organizing the site, and thinking ahead is what prevents problems later on. In masonry, the small details before the work even starts often say the most about the professionalism behind the project. 👌

@Nancy Melillo That’s a great point and honestly one of the biggest lessons masonry taught me too. A good mason isn’t built in a week, a season, or even a few years.This trade teaches patience, consistency, and pride in your work even when nobody’s watching. One thing masonry changed for me personally is understanding that shortcuts usually cost more in the long run.Whether it’s in work, business, fitness, or life… solid foundations matter. The guys who last in this trade are usually the ones who:• keep showing up• stay humble• learn from mistakes• and still care about doing clean work after thousands of bricks Respect to everyone here sharing real experience and helping each other grow. That’s what Built Into Mason is all about 👊

@Machar Mickelsen Yes, but usually not with brick itself. Most garage foundations or smaller houses/cottages built this way use 8-inch cement blocks instead of regular brick. The reason is movement in the ground over the years. Concrete block foundations can handle small movement better, but the mortar joints will still eventually crack over time as the earth shifts with frost, water, and settling. That’s also why poured concrete became more common today — it’s stronger as one solid piece and generally handles long-term pressure and movement better. But block foundations are still used and can last a very long time when properly built and waterproofed.

@Nancy Melillo Exactly 👍Brick can absolutely be part of the finished look, but for a garage foundation, the structural support is usually done with concrete or more commonly 8-inch concrete blocks. A lot of smaller homes, cottages, and older buildings were built on block foundations and they still hold up great when done properly. The reason brick alone usually isn’t used for foundations today is because of ground movement, frost, and moisture over the years. Mortar joints can crack as the earth shifts and freezes. That’s why most masons will recommend: - poured concrete foundation, or - concrete block foundation with proper footing, waterproofing, and drainage Then if someone wants the brick appearance, it’s often added as a veneer or finish on the outside. At the end of the day, the biggest thing with any foundation is good drainage and handling movement properly over time 👌