The gap around a door frame is a structural necessity it allows you to fine tune the jamb level and acts as a buffer between the jamb and wall framing.
Gap between door frame and brick wall.
It will minimise the.
Try to keep water off of it.
There are regular weep holes for instance at the bottom of the wall that must be left open.
You fine tune the level by inserting.
Which is best for a gap between a garage door wood frame brick wall silicone sealant or expanding foam.
Shrinkage cracks should be minimised by avoiding the use of rich cement mortar in masonry and by delaying.
Building code states there must be minimum 25mm gap between brick and frame for ventilation.
The gap on one side is pretty much 5mm top to bottom and pretty similar on the other side.
Good quality materials like seasoned teak wood cement aggregate bricks should be selected.
Definitely create some space between the dirt around the house and landscaping and where the brick starts.
Replace wood trim where appropriate.
Don t know if the photos do it justice.