Brickwork is one of the most convenient of enclosures. It combines supreme thermal insulation, durability, aesthetic appearance. However, masonry is subjected to plurality of destructive factors, one of which is salt corrosion. Survey of buildings of Saint-Petersburg has been described in this article. Experimental data that proves vulnerability of mortar to salt efflorescence has been obtained. Several solutions of this problem have been recommended and necessity of future researches has been stated.