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Susidence or brick slip?

Djt13396
Djt13396 Posts: 1 Newbie
in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving
Hi all just recently bought this house and wonder what the issue is above the front window 

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  • stuart45
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    Probably when the timber windows were replaced with plastic.
  • BarelySentientAI
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    stuart45 said:
    Probably when the timber windows were replaced with plastic.
    Looks a lot like that.
  • FreeBear
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    stuart45 said:
    Probably when the timber windows were replaced with plastic.
    And just as importantly, failed to fit a lintel to support the outer leaf of brickwork.
    A lintel can be installed, but it won't be particularly cheap and is not going to be a quick job. Fortunately, there appears to be some self corbelling (as evidenced by the stepped crack & repointing), so not a priority job. Have a look at the other windows & doors to see if they are also suffering from the same problem.

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  • Yorkie1
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    If you've just bought the house, did you get your own survey done? If so, did it mention anything about this?
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