We have lived in our home for over 2 years and we recently had to get some structural work done as part of the mortgage deal as the front aspect of the house had a bow in it. During this work, they rebuild the front wall directly above the downstairs window up until the bedroom window.
The other night, we experienced some heavy rain and water started to drop from the inside above the downstairs window. Now, when we've looked at the building work completed, the builder appear to have simply placed some sort of steal plynth directly on top of the window frame with a bit of crumbling cement on that followed by the bricks. We've looked at this and this appears to be the cause of the leak. We've spoken to the structural surveryor who tendered the work and he states that this is not the case (without actually coming out to look at it).
I've attached a few photos to show you what I mean. I'd like your opinions to see if this is good practice or not?
The first image shows the window with the steel beam above it followed by the brickwork and the second image shows you a close up. It may appear discoloured a little but that is because I have just applied some "waterproofing" substance to it to see if this assists
Many thanks
The other night, we experienced some heavy rain and water started to drop from the inside above the downstairs window. Now, when we've looked at the building work completed, the builder appear to have simply placed some sort of steal plynth directly on top of the window frame with a bit of crumbling cement on that followed by the bricks. We've looked at this and this appears to be the cause of the leak. We've spoken to the structural surveryor who tendered the work and he states that this is not the case (without actually coming out to look at it).
I've attached a few photos to show you what I mean. I'd like your opinions to see if this is good practice or not?
The first image shows the window with the steel beam above it followed by the brickwork and the second image shows you a close up. It may appear discoloured a little but that is because I have just applied some "waterproofing" substance to it to see if this assists
Many thanks