Just purchased a house for my family (yes there are still a few people buying!) and I've noticed a gap between the patio door and the house of around 1.5" in the centre of the door.
Missed by the surveyor!
However I thought-not a big deal I just need to fill it. However when I look down the gap I don't see a damp-proof membrane- I see bricks. Now I am a novice so I thought I would ask some experts about this... comments please, what should I be looking for and what would people suggest I do.
Additional information........The windows, doors, including patio were replaced about 5 years ago- have a FENSA certificate (which according to the forum sounds like a nice piece of paper but nothing else!). However don't believe the workmanship guarantee is transferable over to me with the purchase of the house. I am now more than a little concerned. House is 21 years old.
Missed by the surveyor!
However I thought-not a big deal I just need to fill it. However when I look down the gap I don't see a damp-proof membrane- I see bricks. Now I am a novice so I thought I would ask some experts about this... comments please, what should I be looking for and what would people suggest I do.
Additional information........The windows, doors, including patio were replaced about 5 years ago- have a FENSA certificate (which according to the forum sounds like a nice piece of paper but nothing else!). However don't believe the workmanship guarantee is transferable over to me with the purchase of the house. I am now more than a little concerned. House is 21 years old.