hi folks.
this is my first post on here.
i really need some help on sorting out this problem.
im hoping someone can explain the cause as to why the walls around this upstairs bedroom bay window have cracks in them.
ive attached a link to some photos of the bay window.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-FMesOnsHKa7QoIMTa1h94q1EJTBdlv0?usp=sharing
the 4 main things ive noticed are:
1. the gap under the external UPVC window sill and pebble dashing.
2. the external crack from the right hand side of the window sill.
3. the internal crack which follows the same path as the external crack (diagonally downwards towards the skirting board).
4. several cracks across the top of the internal wall.
could the pebble dashed support under the bay window be loose causing it to drop slightly???
what can be done to fix this - strengthen the support with new timber / steel brackets maybe???
would i require a structural engineer to come take a look???
has anyone managed to fix a similar issue in the past???
many thanks for reading my post.
any help / advice would be greatly appreciated.
thank you all.
this is my first post on here.
i really need some help on sorting out this problem.
im hoping someone can explain the cause as to why the walls around this upstairs bedroom bay window have cracks in them.
ive attached a link to some photos of the bay window.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-FMesOnsHKa7QoIMTa1h94q1EJTBdlv0?usp=sharing
the 4 main things ive noticed are:
1. the gap under the external UPVC window sill and pebble dashing.
2. the external crack from the right hand side of the window sill.
3. the internal crack which follows the same path as the external crack (diagonally downwards towards the skirting board).
4. several cracks across the top of the internal wall.
could the pebble dashed support under the bay window be loose causing it to drop slightly???
what can be done to fix this - strengthen the support with new timber / steel brackets maybe???
would i require a structural engineer to come take a look???
has anyone managed to fix a similar issue in the past???
many thanks for reading my post.
any help / advice would be greatly appreciated.
thank you all.