Two Questions

[handyjack]

Decorating a property and found a damp wall under this large window. The damp extends down to the wall and floor below.

As you can see, the water is quite literally pouring in.

The outside sill is sandstone, and in poor condition but I think the water is creeping under the frame. What do you think and what is the cure. I have to say that the seal outside looks to be in good condition.

Initially thought the problem might be related to the roof so went into attic. Saw what you see in the last two pictures, does this look like a problem?

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[skhudy]

What are the close up shots of? the outside around the window sill and damaged render? take some pictures further back

 

[handyjack]

What are the close up shots of? the outside around the window sill and damaged render? take some pictures further back

Those are inside of the window.

 

[skhudy]

you need to post pictures of outside showing the window and surrounding area. could be blocked gutters?

 

[handyjack]

you need to post pictures of outside showing the window and surrounding area. could be blocked gutters?

Brand new gutters front and rear of building. Can't get an outside picture at the moment to much rain and way to much wind.

 

[handyjack]

Windowsill through window

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[handyjack]

A few more pictures of the problem window. Have striped back at the sides of the window and everything is perfectly dry.

In the bottom picture you can see where the bottom of the frame is sitting directly on the sandstone windowsill.

So we know that the water is getting in at the bottom of the window. Anyone advise on what needs doing now to stop the leak.

All and any help appreciated.


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[ree]

Perhaps, knock off the render down to the original sill, and at the reveals back to the brickwork - but just stay back from the outside corners.


The sill might be cracked, or not sloping to falls.

Run your fingers under the sandstone sill(s) projection and feel for a throating.

Given that suspect, damp patches are visible on the inside decorations then its possible that the render is failing and allowing water through the solid wall(s).

The propping methods in the loft are not to best practice or regulations.
Is any entering water visible in the loft.

 

[arkie]

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The seem to be a gap at the top and the window to the right has a strip added, Is the drip beeds at the top and on the stone window sill.