I have an 30 yr old house with painted brick exterior. From what I can tell, moisture is getting trapped behind the paint, freezing and busting off pieces of the brick.

Will taking off the paint (loads of fun) stop the problem?

Is there an option other than removing the paint?

Do I have to replace the damaged bricks?

I have a couple contractors coming out to look and I would like to be able sort out the good from the bad ideas.