Hi
I have a window in my apartment on the 3rd floor of the building which has cracked brickwork above it. The brickwork is causing water damage on the inside of the bedroom where the window is. Seems on days where there is heavy rain the brickwork is soaking up the water via capilliary action etc and causing damp and paintwork/plaster problems on the inside. I have taken photos. Please see attached. The question is can I render over the section with the damaged brickwork to stop the problems. The other cause I have solved as there were areas where the putty in the window frame had fallen out over time and water was coming into the brickwork via that route. I have filled those gaps using a external building sealant. If any one can give any tips on which product to use to fill in the cracks above the brickwork. Please note I cant replace the bricks as the building is very tall and getting access the level where the window frame is is very difficult and would require a huge scaffold framework to be built. However you can lean out of the window and easily reach that area where the cracks are. Provided I wear a harness it should be ok to do. So please take the time to look at my photos and offer any advice you can. Thanks in advance for any replies.
regards
dukes
I have a window in my apartment on the 3rd floor of the building which has cracked brickwork above it. The brickwork is causing water damage on the inside of the bedroom where the window is. Seems on days where there is heavy rain the brickwork is soaking up the water via capilliary action etc and causing damp and paintwork/plaster problems on the inside. I have taken photos. Please see attached. The question is can I render over the section with the damaged brickwork to stop the problems. The other cause I have solved as there were areas where the putty in the window frame had fallen out over time and water was coming into the brickwork via that route. I have filled those gaps using a external building sealant. If any one can give any tips on which product to use to fill in the cracks above the brickwork. Please note I cant replace the bricks as the building is very tall and getting access the level where the window frame is is very difficult and would require a huge scaffold framework to be built. However you can lean out of the window and easily reach that area where the cracks are. Provided I wear a harness it should be ok to do. So please take the time to look at my photos and offer any advice you can. Thanks in advance for any replies.
regards
dukes