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Where is this damp coming from?
Sekekama
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I've posted before I thought I had solved my issue lifted floorboards up dig out rubbish that had collected in the vent outside (see images) now seems like after 2 days of heavy rain water has affected new plaster (put on a month ago)
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Photo 3 is that a new SVP installation ?0
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You appear to have quite a few cracks in the pebbledash on the door reveal - Probably not helping, but I don't think they are the main source of damp. It could be a lack of sealant where the door frame butts up to the render. Or water could be tracking under the frame in the corner - See if you can find a local window/door doctor that can offer some advice.
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You don't think it's the brickwork near the vent the guy that did plastering said it may need repointing. However, it does seem like affecting that door area can I not just apply some sealant myself? The wind/rain does tend to hit the other way thoughFreeBear said:You appear to have quite a few cracks in the pebbledash on the door reveal - Probably not helping, but I don't think they are the main source of damp. It could be a lack of sealant where the door frame butts up to the render. Or water could be tracking under the frame in the corner - See if you can find a local window/door doctor that can offer some advice.0 -
Looks like it could be seeping in under the pebble dash where there's a small gap between it and the brick cill.0
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There isn't by any chance a bit of a drip from the gutter above that door, is there? If so water just could be being "bounced" back at the wall and then under the render...?🎉 MORTGAGE FREE (First time!) 30/09/2016 🎉 And now we go again…New mortgage taken 01/09/23 🏡
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Someone has offered to repoint the bricks along the house for £300 and then look at the guttersEssexHebridean said:There isn't by any chance a bit of a drip from the gutter above that door, is there? If so water just could be being "bounced" back at the wall and then under the render...?0 -
I meant only the bit by the door that you could fill with sealant.Sekekama said:
Someone has offered to repoint the bricks along the house for £300 and then look at the guttersstuart45 said:Looks like it could be seeping in under the pebble dash where there's a small gap between it and the brick cill.0 -
I would also start at the door frame. It looks like it's running along and under the render.
Tube of sealant is only a few quid. Let it dry out and see how you get on.0
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