I live on the top floor of an old Victorian conversion flat. Recently, I have noticed that the wallpaper underneath my window is damp and peeling off. I did the 'sticky tape' test (which I read about on here!) and know its not a problem with condensation.
When I look on the outside of the flat, I can see that the bricks are darker under the window sill than the others - a sign of penetrating rain? I read on here that all sills are fitted with a drip groove. My flat is over 100yrs old - is there a possibility that the window sill doesn't have a drip groove and therefore the rain is coming through the walls? I cant check as I don't have a ladder at the moment but will try and get hold of one over the weekend.
Any advice would be much appreciated!
When I look on the outside of the flat, I can see that the bricks are darker under the window sill than the others - a sign of penetrating rain? I read on here that all sills are fitted with a drip groove. My flat is over 100yrs old - is there a possibility that the window sill doesn't have a drip groove and therefore the rain is coming through the walls? I cant check as I don't have a ladder at the moment but will try and get hold of one over the weekend.
Any advice would be much appreciated!