brickconstructionplasterwater
I managed to sneak on the construction site of my future apartment and noticed a large puddle of water where my apartment is. The first row of bricks is already wet as you can see in the picture.
The next step in construction is to set the plaster on the walls which in my (inexperienced) opinion should be done after the bricks are fully dry.
Before I call the constructor site manager (on a Saturday) and ask him to clear up all the water, I want to know if this is a problem or not.
Q1:
I would try a stiff brush and water. If this does not work, you may be able to try a muriatic acid solution, but I would look at the manufacturer's recommendations first. Depending on the brick color and type, this may discolor the brick.
Q2:
There may be a brick that has that shape already, but I have not seen any. If there were, they would be custom ordered. To match your brick you have in place would even be a taller order. Bricks made in one time of year under the same name will differ in color and texture to a degree from brick of the same name from the same company, just made at a different time.
If color difference it not that big of a deal, you may want to go in a different direction.
Cast stone sills come in a variety of colors, but typically mimic the color of Vermont or Indiana limestone. They can be tailor made to suit the space it occupies.
It looks like Glen Gery has a line of cast stone, perhaps ready to go. You may be able to order stock long lengths and cut to fit. They are usually made to order that I am aware of.
Best Answer
If you mean mortar or cement-based parging then yes this is a somewhat acceptable situation for that. If you actually mean plastering then definitely no way & no plastering should ever be done until the interior is weather-tight.
Either way you have a slightly defective slab, which is normal, ideally no water should be "puddling" anywhere. I side with you though, this should be vacuumed up or swept away for the brick to be dry before application of anything.
If you're allowed on the site, then take care of it yourself with a push or pivot broom & keep an eye on it & the rest of what the crews are doing.