This is a classic example of not understanding what housewrap is supposed to do. Just because it’s protected by an overhang doesn’t mean it shouldn’t go all the way up the sheathing to prevent air infiltration.
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Yeah but the brick will cover it and no one will ever know!
covering up is one of the reasons I get the amount of work that I do. Most people feel that way Pride in your work gets things doe properly. Then in five years the home owner doesn't have to call me to fix a underlying problem.