Leak in lounge, from above window but not from window itself.

tony6403

To find a UK property built before circa 1880 with cavity walls would be a real challenge. It would be a very rare exception to the then standard.
Do you know of any actual examples?

thebaldwindowfitter

tony6403 wrote: »

To find a UK property built before circa 1880 with cavity walls would be a real challenge. It would be a very rare exception to the then standard.
Do you know of any actual examples?

For water to be finding itself on the reveal at the top of the inside of a window unless its coming from the rendering outside there must be some sort of cavity otherwise it would be showing through on the interior window walls as well .

cyclonebri1

leveller2911 wrote: »

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

FWIW I would agree the window above is more likely the cause, however always "expect the unexpected" seems reasonable.......;)

;), what's the american phrase?, balance of probabilities:D:D, I'' have to add that to the sig.

Always the same, we have to guess in the absence of detail;)

DomRavioli

Thankyou for all your replies.

The windows are standard windows (not sash or bay) - they are approx 6 feet tall by 4 feet wide, pretty standard for lancashire. They were in the house when I moved in just shy of 2 years ago, and I have no idea how long they have been here.

There is no damp or moisture upstairs whatsoever, which is what has thrown me. I've asked someone to come and look at the sills(*sp) upstairs again as cylonebri1 suggested.

I also have no idea if there is cavity walls in the property.

apologies for the later than usual reply, I've been working 14 hour days and literally haven't had time to come on and post.

Thanks again for all your help

cyclonebri1

DomRavioli wrote: »

Sorry I have to do this thing called work. Next time keep your vile opinions to yourself you fool.

Don't be too hard on TBWF, too many people come here and ask for help then disappear without such as a word of thanks for the time others have spent trying to help them.

Luckily you aren't said person, but far too many are, hence the rather harsh reply;)

thebaldwindowfitter

DomRavioli wrote: »

Thankyou for all your replies.

The windows are standard windows (not sash or bay) - they are approx 6 feet tall by 4 feet wide, pretty standard for lancashire. They were in the house when I moved in just shy of 2 years ago, and I have no idea how long they have been here.

There is no damp or moisture upstairs whatsoever, which is what has thrown me. I've asked someone to come and look at the sills(*sp) upstairs again as cylonebri1 suggested.

I also have no idea if there is cavity walls in the property.

apologies for the later than usual reply, I've been working 14 hour days and literally haven't had time to come on and post.

Thanks again for all your help

think you will find i have also pointed you in the direction of the reason you could be reasons for the cill allowing water in something which is often overlooked and as somebody who has taken the time to answer questions feel after 5 days of no response which does happen regular as pointed out this gets people who take the time to give advice a little miffed especially when like suggested as even now with your abrupt response saying i have made vile comments you still have not taken the time to thank anybody .What also seems strange is that you posted 26 mins after my post

southcoastrgi

if they think your reply is vile it's a good job they don't need my comments

cyclonebri1

southcoastrgi wrote: »

if they think your reply is vile it's a good job they don't need my comments

You're excluded from this one, ;)

DomRavioli

thebaldwindowfitter wrote: »

think you will find i have also pointed you in the direction of the reason you could be reasons for the cill allowing water in something which is often overlooked and as somebody who has taken the time to answer questions feel after 5 days of no response which does happen regular as pointed out this gets people who take the time to give advice a little miffed especially when like suggested as even now with your abrupt response saying i have made vile comments you still have not taken the time to thank anybody .What also seems strange is that you posted 26 mins after my post

It was cylonebri1 who advised about the sealing of the sills - not you. If you cannot keep it on topic, then please go harrass someone else, as I was and still am looking for constructive advice, not some jumped up window fitter out to slag people off because they don't dedicate their time to a forum. Get a life already.

thebaldwindowfitter

DomRavioli wrote: »

It was cylonebri1 who advised about the sealing of the sills - not you. If you cannot keep it on topic, then please go harrass someone else, as I was and still am looking for constructive advice, not some jumped up window fitter out to slag people off because they don't dedicate their time to a forum. Get a life already.

now i do think you are wrong there on many levels and i am not harrassing anybody here or slagging anybody off .please point me to the post where cylonebri1 advises you check the cills are sealed .You have been given constructive advice over 5 days ago :A i have not resorted to vile comments but if you wish to send me a pm and your details as i go to rochdale quite regular im sure i could sort out your issues despite the fact that you feel i am a jumped up window fitter