Hey guys
Our windows are old (20+ years) and desperately need replacing but with the financial situation as it is i need to get four or five more years out of them
The upstairs window sill has always had wierd looking mortaring undernearth as if they plastered it over the brick but hasnt caused problems in 20 odd years.
I noticed this week however while cleaning them that there mortar underneath has quite a few cracks, i think these are superficial and can be left until i replace the windows- repointing first floor has the potential to be pricey i think due to need for scaffolding if they dont want to use a double ladder.
Just really hoping the vets on here can advise if this is indeed superficial and can be ignored.
Thanks.
First cracks below at various magnifications
Second crack here
Our windows are old (20+ years) and desperately need replacing but with the financial situation as it is i need to get four or five more years out of them
The upstairs window sill has always had wierd looking mortaring undernearth as if they plastered it over the brick but hasnt caused problems in 20 odd years.
I noticed this week however while cleaning them that there mortar underneath has quite a few cracks, i think these are superficial and can be left until i replace the windows- repointing first floor has the potential to be pricey i think due to need for scaffolding if they dont want to use a double ladder.
Just really hoping the vets on here can advise if this is indeed superficial and can be ignored.
Thanks.
First cracks below at various magnifications
Second crack here