Hole in the wall leaking insulation

[wembleyford]

After the winds this weekend, I noticed quite a few polystyrene beads in the garden and have established they've come out of a 1-inch diameter hole in the exterior of the house about an inch form the ground - I'm guessing this hole is left from when the insulation was pumped intot he house (1930s house) and wasn't sealed properly.

What's the best way of sealing this up - I've read and had conflicting recommendations about caulk, buying a small amount of ready-mix mortar, using expanding foam (and, conflictingly, how rats will eat it all). Can someone give some guidance as to the best way to repair this hole for good, and so it doesn't look to unsightly (bath stone).

Thanks

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Just use some mortar that matches.

 

[wembleyford]

Just use some mortar that matches.

Would something like this be suitable?

http://www.wickes.co.uk/invt/154053/?tapopen=cm

Sorry - but I'n a total (-really- complete) novice about this sort of stuff.

Thanks

 

[Johnmelad]

That will do it.

 

[wembleyford]

That will do it.

Or maybe not - they want £25 to deliver that.... Grief.

Can anyone point me to an appropriate product, that comes in a small amount and has reasonable delivery options? Any better suppliers than Wickes?

Thanks

 

[garyo]

Take an empty jam jar and a five pound note to your nearest building site and explain your problem. Job done.

 

[s60tsy]

you can get a bag of ready mix mortar from b n q, just add water