JasonD2005 said:
basically just a single layer of brick lined up side-to-side (not end-to-end) on a concrete footer.
Like this?
Might be that brick, by itself, isn't the strongest configuration for a wall. I'd hesitate to build a wall out of just brick that will have soil pushing on it. Won't stay vertical for very long and then the owner is going to be calling me back asking why the un-reinforced wall is falling down. House brick is just decorative without any structural purpose, so it's fine sitting on a concrete slab (brick ledge) with nothing pushing up against it. Contractors might be steering clear of building a brick wall without a cinder block core tied into the base with rebar like this:
Anyone told you why they don't want to bid on it?
