Recommendations to seal exterior brick and advice needed

[Melissa Faraias]

Hello BP community, 

I am currently rehabbing my second rental and the house was built in 1979. Water was seeping into the house through holes in the exterior brick after a heavy rainstorm. My contractor sealed the holes, unclogged the weep holes, removed dead landscaping that was piled high around the house, and installed a French drain and gutters, all of which we hope will solve the problem. He suggested that we also seal the brick with a waterproof sealant like a clear Drylock just for that additional level of protection. Do you think we need to do this? and if so, what product do you recommend? Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.