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Where is this damp coming from?

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  • FreeBear
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    Sekekama said:
    stuart45 said:
    Looks like it could be seeping in under the pebble dash where there's a small gap between it and the brick cill.
    Someone has offered to repoint the bricks along the house for £300 and then look at the gutters 
    The pointing doesn't look too bad. I doubt it is the source of the damp problems.
    If you do go ahead with repointing, don't let them use a grinder to rake out the joints. If the mortar is original, hand tools will make short work of it and won't damage the bricks.

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  • Sekekama
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    stuart45 said:
    Sekekama said:
    stuart45 said:
    Looks like it could be seeping in under the pebble dash where there's a small gap between it and the brick cill.
    Someone has offered to repoint the bricks along the house for £300 and then look at the gutters 
    I meant only the bit by the door that you could fill with sealant.
    So the bottom part? I can't use sealant on render cracks surely lol
  • Sekekama
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    Grenage said:
    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.
    Yes so the bottom part? 
  • Sekekama
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    FreeBear said:
    Sekekama said:
    stuart45 said:
    Looks like it could be seeping in under the pebble dash where there's a small gap between it and the brick cill.
    Someone has offered to repoint the bricks along the house for £300 and then look at the gutters 
    The pointing doesn't look too bad. I doubt it is the source of the damp problems.
    If you do go ahead with repointing, don't let them use a grinder to rake out the joints. If the mortar is original, hand tools will make short work of it and won't damage the bricks.

    I've added another image of the pointing most people saying try sealant along door frame? 



  • Sekekama
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    stuart45 said:
    Looks like it could be seeping in under the pebble dash where there's a small gap between it and the brick cill.
    Does it need repointing? Or sealant around door frame 


  • Eldi_Dos
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    @Sekekama
    You ask where is this damp coming from, could you describe the path leading up to door and paved area's around the house.
  • Grenage
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    Sekekama said:
    Grenage said:
    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.
    Yes so the bottom 
    Yes, the area where the door frame meets the render.
  • Grenage
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    FreeBear said:
    Sekekama said:
    stuart45 said:
    Looks like it could be seeping in under the pebble dash where there's a small gap between it and the brick cill.
    Someone has offered to repoint the bricks along the house for £300 and then look at the gutters 
    The pointing doesn't look too bad. I doubt it is the source of the damp problems.
    If you do go ahead with repointing, don't let them use a grinder to rake out the joints. If the mortar is original, hand tools will make short work of it and won't damage the bricks.

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  • EssexHebridean
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    Sekekama 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...? 
    Someone has offered to repoint the bricks along the house for £300 and then look at the gutters 
    There doesn't appear to be any real sign that the pointing is causing a problem though - I'd hold onto that £300 for now if it were me, have a good look next time it rains (you'll only have to wait a few minutes judging by current form) and see if there does appear to be a gutter issue. Of course it could be that your gutters are overdue for a clean out anyway, in which case, may as well get that done, and get them checked at the same time. 
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  • Sekekama
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    Eldi_Dos said:
    @Sekekama
    You ask where is this damp coming from, could you describe the path leading up to door and paved area's around the house.
    The driveway and path is old water does collect in puddles but not near the door and water streams downhill on the road and when my car is parked ground is slanted slightly away from front door 

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